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YA08 VLM

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VLM
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,347 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,931 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 64,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,542 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 62,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,788 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 60,788 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,054 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,508 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 49,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,919 miles

smoke to clean for readings.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 35,015 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,490 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,307 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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YA08 VLM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YA08 VLM, 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 YA08 VLM registered?

YA08 VLM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YA08 VLM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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