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SG08 YLJ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,966 mi
Last recorded113,966 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 YLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 113,966 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 112,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule @ caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,847 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2023 104,259 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal rear under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2022 97,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 88,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,789 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 86,993 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 86,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,171 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,944 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 64,908 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 1 Mar 2011 49,447 miles

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

rear side lights have a few led bulbs out

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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SG08 YLJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SG08 YLJ, 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 SG08 YLJ registered?

SG08 YLJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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