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SN08 RVC

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 RVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 124,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 124,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,252 miles

Nearside suspension link dust cover splitting

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened solid at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 123,242 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,906 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded @ rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 109,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded @ rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,344 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy surface corrosion on caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn excessively on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 100,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy surface corrosion on caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn excessively on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Right hand cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,742 miles

heavy surface corrosion on rear caliper brake pipes

Fail 26 Mar 2019 81,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on rear caliper brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,683 miles

heavy surface corrosion on rear caliper brake pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

heavy surface corrosion on rear caliper brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,184 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,504 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to properly test rear wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,012 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SN08 RVC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red 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 SN08 RVC, 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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SN08 RVC is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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