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S4 KYG

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,402 mi
Last recorded75,402 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 KYG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,631 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,043 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn edges slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,684 miles

slight play offside rear suspension joint

Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,626 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 68,626 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,128 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,371 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 65,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,392 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,932 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades split

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,835 miles

offside front tyre worn both edges

slight play both rear suspension joints

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,672 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,540 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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S4 KYG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S4 KYG, 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 S4 KYG registered?

S4 KYG is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for S4 KYG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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