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GV08 YSP

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,970 mi
Last recorded83,970 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YSP
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 77,783 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,161 miles

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

Under bonnet and under body covers prevent a full inspection.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,538 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 26 Jun 2018 57,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 46,857 miles

engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2016 43,285 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside @ offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 26,196 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 15,198 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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GV08 YSP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV08 YSP, 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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GV08 YSP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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