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S888 GSW

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,988 mi
Last recorded144,988 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 GSW
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 144,988 miles

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

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2025 128,835 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 111,440 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2023 111,440 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 97,285 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,139 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,613 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2020 77,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2019 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not providing enough fluid

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 3 Mar 2019 63,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not providing enough fluid

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,867 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 38,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2013 29,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,800 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)

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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S888 GSW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S888 GSW, 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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S888 GSW is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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