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MV08 HYW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,598 mi
Last recorded134,598 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HYW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 134,598 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,598 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 8 Apr 2015 110,983 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 110,730 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,217 miles

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

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

rear differential has slight leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear differential has slight leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 95,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear diff seal has slight leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,133 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 83,133 miles

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

rear diff seals leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,478 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,918 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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MV08 HYW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MV08 HYW, 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 MV08 HYW registered?

MV08 HYW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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The MOT history for MV08 HYW shows 12 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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