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DX08 VPT

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VPT
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,846 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 132,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,374 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 118,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 115,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 112,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,353 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Osf and Nsf (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 99,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,414 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 87,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,454 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 79,443 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 79,443 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,593 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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DX08 VPT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX08 VPT, 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 DX08 VPT registered?

DX08 VPT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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