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LG08 OTL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,412 mi
Last recorded78,412 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OTL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,412 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,605 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 68,584 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wish bone inner swivel bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wish bone inner swivel bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,562 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 57,613 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 52,528 miles

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

Temporary but locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,629 miles

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 18 Jan 2018 38,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper protective under tray corner damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall showing cuts

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 34,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,124 miles

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

very deep cuts to all 4 tyres sidewalls

Fail 14 Sep 2016 33,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

very deep cuts to all 4 tyres sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 21,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,681 miles

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

engine man light is on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,434 miles

engine man light is on

front brake pads are very worn

front tyres are cut on sidewall

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 OTL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG08 OTL, 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 LG08 OTL registered?

LG08 OTL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LG08 OTL safe to buy?

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