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LG08 OSR

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OSR
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,148 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 90,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,128 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 87,270 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,686 miles

Offside headlight bracket cracked (inner bracket)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,956 miles

Offside headlight bracket cracked but light still secure (inner bracket)

Fail 27 Mar 2021 78,944 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo bolt connecting new flexi pipe to the caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlight bracket cracked but light still secure (inner bracket)

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp Bracket Broken, But Headlamp Not Insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2020 76,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp Bracket Broken, But Headlamp Not Insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting around inner sidewall no cord seen at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes coming off hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,538 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear inner dust covers twisted and split (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes coming off hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,585 miles

Coolant warning light on

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,508 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,507 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,360 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,001 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 29,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,811 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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LG08 OSR is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LG08 OSR, 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 LG08 OSR registered?

LG08 OSR is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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