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GV08 YSS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

199,821 mi
Last recorded199,821 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YSS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 199,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 199,737 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested condition of pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 193,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 149,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 145,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 139,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 134,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 118,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,648 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 112,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,676 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,335 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

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 YSS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 YSS registered?

GV08 YSS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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