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V18 ETA

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,716 mi
Last recorded172,716 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 ETA
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 172,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 169,264 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 169,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 159,279 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Nov 2022 149,145 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 148,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 139,497 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE LINES

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,317 miles

emissions no blip detected

Pass 16 Sep 2017 100,014 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 99,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,238 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,098 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,975 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,633 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 58,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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V18 ETA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V18 ETA, 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 V18 ETA registered?

V18 ETA is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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