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R29 DPM

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 DPM
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 124,752 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 115,275 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 106,781 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,003 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s, front lower control arm bushes, worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s, lower arm's, rear inner rose joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

coolant leak seen on undertray

Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s, front lower control arm bushes, worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. n/s + o/s, + o/s too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s, lower arm's, rear inner rose joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

coolant leak seen on undertray

Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,167 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 75,423 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 72,858 miles

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,697 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 67,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,190 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,838 miles

both rear tyres wearing in centre and getting close to limit

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear unable to fully inspect seat belts

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 50,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing in centre and getting close to limit

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear unable to fully inspect seat belts

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 40,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads look worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,983 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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R29 DPM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R29 DPM, 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 R29 DPM registered?

R29 DPM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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