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LX08 XJB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 XJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 123,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 118,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2023 118,668 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 114,194 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,725 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 109,723 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,592 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 98,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road greater than 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,681 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,233 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,383 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 49,382 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,177 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 49,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,032 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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LX08 XJB 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 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 LX08 XJB, 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 LX08 XJB registered?

LX08 XJB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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