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V888 SVB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,649 mi
Last recorded115,649 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 SVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake efficiency limits just met

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2023 115,649 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake efficiency limits just met

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 113,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 111,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 111,755 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,526 miles

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

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,526 miles

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

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

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,392 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose corroding at ferrule

covers obscuring components

Fail 31 Jul 2018 97,392 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose corroding at ferrule

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

covers obscuring components

Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,033 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,141 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 81,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 74,753 miles

os and ns rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre has a thorn in it

Pass 26 Aug 2013 60,696 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 60,696 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,282 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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V888 SVB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V888 SVB, 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 V888 SVB registered?

V888 SVB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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