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VX08 UGV

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,260 mi
Last recorded74,260 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,231 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 66,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,808 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 52,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,931 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight kerb damage to n/s/f , n/s/r , & o/s/f tyres

Fail 9 Mar 2017 36,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded end section of flexi pipe corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded end section of flexi pipe corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight kerb damage to n/s/f , n/s/r , & o/s/f tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe ferule corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin almost to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe ferule corroded (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,599 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 15,336 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 15,336 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Fail 22 Feb 2011 4,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 4,469 miles

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

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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VX08 UGV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey 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 VX08 UGV, 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 VX08 UGV registered?

VX08 UGV is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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