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R27 HCS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,713 mi
Last recorded132,713 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 HCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 132,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 132,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 46,738 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 122,953 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 120,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,542 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,278 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,313 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,747 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,766 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 105,611 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 24,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,274 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 24,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 97,251 miles

Diesel smoke emissions passed, but close to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,560 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,016 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 21,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,365 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,430 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres & offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 4 Oct 2016 19,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres & offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,970 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 80,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,627 miles

Offside wiper poor

Smoke test result 0.00/m, report not generated.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,238 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,606 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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R27 HCS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R27 HCS, 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 R27 HCS registered?

R27 HCS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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