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SK08 CVB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,831 mi
Last recorded128,831 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 CVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 128,831 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

whole car undersealed

Fail 28 Sep 2026 128,814 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

whole car undersealed

Fail 15 Dec 2025 126,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panels and rear structure around subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 124,293 miles

FULL UNDERSIDE OF VEICHLE SINGS OF CORROSION UNDERTRAYS / PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED FROM FACTORY

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 124,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system AT CALIPER (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive ATF FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FULL UNDERSIDE OF VEICHLE SINGS OF CORROSION UNDERTRAYS / PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED FROM FACTORY

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 122,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive unknown oil from under covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 119,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive unknown oil from under covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,477 miles

Corrosion of steering and suspension components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 97,842 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 89,857 miles

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fittedf

Pass 11 May 2017 82,329 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 82,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,658 miles

nearside rear diff driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2016 74,658 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear diff driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,052 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 68,052 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 57,289 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,293 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 47,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,764 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 29,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SK08 CVB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK08 CVB, 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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SK08 CVB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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