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SA08 EXC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,511 mi
Last recorded102,511 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 EXC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 102,511 miles

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,687 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing proper inspection

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 70,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing proper inspection

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,216 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 51,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,441 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 47,113 miles

unale to test certain items due to covers

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,768 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 36,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,064 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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SA08 EXC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA08 EXC, 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 SA08 EXC registered?

SA08 EXC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is SA08 EXC safe to buy?

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