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GL08 ECT

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ECT
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 134,398 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,832 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 124,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (track control arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2021 112,582 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,814 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 102,798 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,100 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,106 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,149 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,391 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,573 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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GL08 ECT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL08 ECT, 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 GL08 ECT registered?

GL08 ECT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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