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SG08 YLL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,222 mi
Last recorded108,222 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 YLL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 108,222 miles

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

vehicle heavy undersealed

Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,576 miles

advice front and rear axles front and rear suspension inner sills and underside all over under seald all over

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on heavy underseal all over underside and inner sills

Fail 20 Feb 2023 99,574 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached very front arm front bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached very front arm front bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advice front and rear axles front and rear suspension inner sills and underside all over under seald all over

advice keep eye on front tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,506 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 98,505 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,057 miles

advice look at number plate light come on with knock

advice on further look at rear brakes and n/s/r sticking slight

advice on slight pitting at all flex y brake pies at Ferrell's to calipers need tidy up

Fail 1 Dec 2020 94,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low advice keep eye on n/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres (4.1.2 (a))

advice look at number plate light come on with knock

advice on further look at rear brakes and n/s/r sticking slight

advice on slight pitting at all flex y brake pies at Ferrell's to calipers need tidy up

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,002 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 83,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,489 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 76,483 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,403 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 69,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,156 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,140 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 54,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,309 miles

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)

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2013 45,198 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 YLL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SG08 YLL, 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 YLL registered?

SG08 YLL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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