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XFZ 838

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 838
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 108,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 104,611 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 104,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 102,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 101,417 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 101,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 101,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,355 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,856 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,754 miles

Different size tyres fitted on front to rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 75,697 miles

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

Different size tyres fitted on front to rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,814 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,467 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,491 miles

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

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

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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XFZ 838 is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFZ 838, 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 XFZ 838 registered?

XFZ 838 is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is XFZ 838 safe to buy?

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