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S1 AFS

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,756 mi
Last recorded51,756 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 AFS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 51,756 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,280 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 46,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,372 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,953 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 37,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,652 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,432 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,621 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,260 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,102 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 12,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,545 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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S1 AFS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S1 AFS, 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 S1 AFS registered?

S1 AFS is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is S1 AFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 AFS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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