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S888 SMF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,229 mi
Last recorded101,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 SMF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,150 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 97,150 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,039 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,683 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,573 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,894 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 24 Mar 2016 50,633 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 45,046 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,024 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,175 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 34,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,725 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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S888 SMF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SMF, 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 S888 SMF registered?

S888 SMF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S888 SMF safe to buy?

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