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NJ08 XAL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,753 mi
Last recorded65,753 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 XAL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and off side front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 59,184 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 59,182 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,183 miles

Fuel cap damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap damaged

Pass 26 May 2017 44,035 miles

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

Fuel filler cap damaged but still seals

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 44,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired twisted (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel filler cap damaged but still seals

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2017 44,021 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake hose (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired twisted at connection to flexi (3.6.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filler cap damaged but still seals

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,029 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint to the rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint to the rear (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted to full underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2016 42,029 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint to the rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint to the rear (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted to full underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,837 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,675 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,845 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,038 miles

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

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

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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NJ08 XAL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NJ08 XAL, 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 NJ08 XAL registered?

NJ08 XAL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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