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SY08 RVF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,574 mi
Last recorded126,574 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 RVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,574 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 126,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 126,324 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,191 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 18 Jul 2024 120,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative seized and linkage not connected (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative seized and linkage not connected (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rear clamps corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 23 Jun 2023 115,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2022 112,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 104,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,543 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,606 miles

cut on offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,710 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately piston boot adrift (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 50,270 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately piston boot adrift (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 42,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,307 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 36,306 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 22 May 2014 31,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,354 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 13,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

not all leds working on nearside rear tail light

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,141 miles

not all leds working on nearside rear tail light

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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SY08 RVF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SY08 RVF, 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 SY08 RVF registered?

SY08 RVF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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