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V8 GLY

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,744 mi
Last recorded88,744 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 88,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 85,139 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,928 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,289 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 75,288 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,922 miles

DPF FULL Light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 70,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

DPF FULL Light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,342 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,984 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,890 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,375 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 53,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,992 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,158 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 37,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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V8 GLY 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 73.7%.

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 V8 GLY, 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 V8 GLY registered?

V8 GLY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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