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X29 ALP

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,829 mi
Last recorded157,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 ALP
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 157,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 149,079 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil is travelling all long the plastic covers to the rear diff and exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 131,597 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal has oil moisture

Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,597 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal has oil moisture

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

Offside Rear brake disc metal to metal

Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,256 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel flap cover not secure to actuator and sticks out slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,138 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,999 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,366 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,366 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,482 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 59,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads getting low

slight play to both rear inner wishbone bushes.

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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X29 ALP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X29 ALP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X29 ALP registered?

X29 ALP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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