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RG08 EAG

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,063 mi
Last recorded115,063 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG08 EAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,063 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 115,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 112,153 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking in engine bay from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outer boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 106,895 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 106,861 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Left hand side of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,092 miles

Emissions too clean

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 100,091 miles

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

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

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

Emissions too clean

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,323 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 77,065 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre slight splitting on inside wall

Offside Rear tyre slight splitting on inside wall

engine covers

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front tyre slight splitting on inside wall

Offside Rear tyre slight splitting on inside wall

engine covers

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 49,498 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,113 miles

cut in nsr tyre tread not to cords .

cut in osr tyre tread not to cords .

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,010 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,010 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,228 miles

English flag displayed on front and rear number plates.

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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RG08 EAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RG08 EAG, 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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RG08 EAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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