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GU08 GUX

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,968 mi
Last recorded102,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 GUX
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,968 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 102,965 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 102,267 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 102,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,229 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 99,229 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,496 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 94,494 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter insecure o/s n/s clips unclipped (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

uneven tyre wear nsf tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,247 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,636 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 51,636 miles

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

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

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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GU08 GUX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU08 GUX, 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 GU08 GUX registered?

GU08 GUX is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 GUX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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