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GU08 GVC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,042 mi
Last recorded196,042 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 GVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 196,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 189,204 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 189,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 181,253 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 181,253 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 176,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 173,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 170,670 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 162,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 154,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jan 2018 154,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 145,376 miles

Engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 135,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 127,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 127,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 121,961 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 121,961 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,932 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,569 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 GVC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVC, 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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GU08 GVC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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