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VK08 XNP

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,529 mi
Last recorded146,529 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XNP
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 146,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Rear crash bar corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 124,866 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 124,866 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,802 miles

emissions too low to register

slight play nsr suspension bush

unbderbody covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective on lower arm (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

emissions too low to register

slight play nsr suspension bush

unbderbody covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 85,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,463 miles

both front tyres just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,906 miles

Nearside exhaust clamp missing

Rear tyres getting low in centre tread

Fail 29 Mar 2012 49,906 miles

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

Nearside exhaust clamp missing

Rear tyres getting low in centre tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,441 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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VK08 XNP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK08 XNP, 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 VK08 XNP registered?

VK08 XNP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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