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AP08 DDE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DDE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,812 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 88,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,775 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,989 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,214 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens faded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 78,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front headlamp lens faded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,471 miles

o/s front headlamp lens fading. Under guard fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s headlamp misted

o/s/r inner tyre tread uneven and has 2 nails in

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 37,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,193 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2013 30,193 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlamp dim

Fail 12 May 2012 22,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 22,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,642 miles

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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AP08 DDE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP08 DDE, 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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What year was AP08 DDE registered?

AP08 DDE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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