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LG08 OSU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,523 mi
Last recorded117,523 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OSU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 117,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 112,104 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,442 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 99,442 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,030 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 87,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,076 miles

Both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 79,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut in tyre tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight inner side wall damage

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut in tyre tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight inner side wall damage

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 60,661 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,454 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 44,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,145 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,205 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,886 miles

DPL faulty

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LG08 OSU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

LG08 OSU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is LG08 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 OSU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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