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P7 VYV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

182,768 mi
Last recorded182,768 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 VYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 182,768 miles

MULTIPLE CHIPS IN WIND SCREEN

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 182,715 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MULTIPLE CHIPS IN WIND SCREEN

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 175,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 168,124 miles

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 8 Apr 2024 168,104 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SAT NAV IN VIEW (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit SECOND BATTERY IN BOOT INSECURE CONNCTING WITH JUMP LEADS TO MAIN BATTERY (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 14 Apr 2023 163,187 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 163,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Union into caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Top broken off. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Union into caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust clamps corroded and missing.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 156,966 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 156,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 154,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 145,541 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 145,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 87,304 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear wish bone joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 87,304 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear wish bone joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 76,558 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 76,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 67,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 67,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,869 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,756 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,861 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2011 49,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

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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P7 VYV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P7 VYV, 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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P7 VYV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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