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LG08 XAR

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,520 mi
Last recorded100,520 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 XAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 100,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,467 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 91,651 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,198 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust soot around cats but no leak visible

Fail 5 Feb 2020 80,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust soot around cats but no leak visible

Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar shows signs of touching nsf shock but not while vehicle is off/on the ground or on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play on rose joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 74,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar shows signs of touching nsf shock but not while vehicle is off/on the ground or on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play on rose joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 68,596 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 68,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,134 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 47,963 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 40,859 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 34,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 7 May 2013 34,425 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 12 May 2012 29,837 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in the sidewall

Fail 12 May 2012 29,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre cut in the sidewall

Pass 12 May 2011 24,106 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 24,106 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 XAR is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel 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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

LG08 XAR is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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