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VK08 XYR

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 97,420 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 97,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 78,184 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,763 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 67,759 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 55,070 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine tray damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,765 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 51,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,912 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,965 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,901 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)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,741 miles

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

o/s headlamp dim

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,629 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,155 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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VK08 XYR 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 76.5%.

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 VK08 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

VK08 XYR is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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