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SO08 VKT

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

280,717 mi
Last recorded280,717 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VKT
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 280,717 miles

coolant leak

sideskirts fitted obscuring full inspection to sills, sills look soft

varous suspension bushes perished

Pass 27 Dec 2017 257,591 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 257,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 215,101 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2015 187,361 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencers loose

Fail 1 Jul 2015 187,353 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencers loose

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 8 May 2014 161,965 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 160,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs wor corroded and pitted

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 153,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,309 miles

front brake discs are worn and slightley corroded.

front inner brake pads seem low.

nearside front wheel is dented on inner rim.

Pass 23 May 2011 81,250 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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SO08 VKT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO08 VKT, 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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SO08 VKT is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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