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V8 XFE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,244 mi
Last recorded118,244 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 118,244 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 116,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 113,723 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr + osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + osf outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 101,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 99,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 26 Sep 2018 96,460 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,460 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,837 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 92,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,177 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)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,779 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 66,744 miles

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

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

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

offside rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,744 miles

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

offside rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,934 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,926 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,966 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 20,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 5,275 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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V8 XFE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V8 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

V8 XFE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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