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R31 PMC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 PMC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 83,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,598 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 81,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,484 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,700 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,049 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 75,049 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tierod end split cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,682 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 72,682 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs scored. (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 72,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc scored. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs scored. (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,517 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 71,517 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,324 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 58,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 48,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,207 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,282 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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R31 PMC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R31 PMC, 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 R31 PMC registered?

R31 PMC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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