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SL 1800

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,921 mi
Last recorded24,921 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL 1800
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 24,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 24,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 23,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 21,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,225 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,348 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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SL 1800 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL 1800, 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 SL 1800 registered?

SL 1800 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is SL 1800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL 1800 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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