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W4 JAG

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

225,035 mi
Last recorded225,035 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 225,035 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 225,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 224,740 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 224,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area dripping onto exhaust ,,requires urgent attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 215,846 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre out of shape inner edge/slight cracking

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

Offside Front tyre out of shape inner edge/slight cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive read diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 207,311 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 194,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge/inner wall split

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2019 194,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge/inner wall split

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2018 178,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 178,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 158,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 141,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 122,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,810 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,671 miles

rear differential has slight leak

Pass 4 May 2012 74,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 58,438 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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W4 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol 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 W4 JAG, 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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W4 JAG is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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