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A6 VBS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,196 mi
Last recorded70,196 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 68,088 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 68,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,184 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 66,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ends (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,011 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,999 miles

Slight leak from Nearside rear drive shaft. Differential seal

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailer arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,404 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 45,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,415 miles

Ignition switch worn

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,395 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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A6 VBS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 VBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A6 VBS registered?

A6 VBS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is A6 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VBS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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