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DG08 ARU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,599 mi
Last recorded108,599 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ARU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,599 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 91,067 miles

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,120 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 75,120 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,851 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 60,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,250 miles

n/s wiper worn

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 50,238 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,553 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,866 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 27,692 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,692 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,418 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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DG08 ARU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG08 ARU, 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 DG08 ARU registered?

DG08 ARU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is DG08 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 ARU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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