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R500 HEP

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 HEP
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 74,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 71,737 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 71,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 71,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 68,459 miles

Chip on windscreen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 65,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 62,914 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 62,914 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 60,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 59,200 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 56,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 53,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 49,407 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 43,775 miles

Front both front tyre tread,s getting low on edge,s

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 43,775 miles

Front both front tyre tread,s getting low on edge,s

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,602 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 28,700 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 28,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 24,016 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,840 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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R500 HEP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol 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 R500 HEP, 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 R500 HEP registered?

R500 HEP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is R500 HEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 HEP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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