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AO08 VEV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,588 mi
Last recorded172,588 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 172,588 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 172,564 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2022 166,858 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2021 162,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 157,584 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 151,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 135,544 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 135,544 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,415 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 126,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,877 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,709 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

headlamp not flicking up when switched on

Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,709 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp not flicking up when switched on

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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AO08 VEV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 VEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO08 VEV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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