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FG08 GAA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,204 mi
Last recorded166,204 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GAA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 166,204 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 166,203 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 159,518 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 159,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 140,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,073 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 128,073 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,528 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 110,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,577 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,696 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,229 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,120 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,120 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,560 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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FG08 GAA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FG08 GAA, 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 FG08 GAA registered?

FG08 GAA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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