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YC08 VLB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,872 mi
Last recorded128,872 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 128,872 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.05K T/C, electronic device was used

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

Front Windscreen has a tiny crack in A zone swept area under 10mm

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 128,864 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin DIESEL (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Diesel emissions passed, 0.05K T/C, electronic device was used

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

Front Windscreen has a tiny crack in A zone swept area under 10mm

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering wheel has slight play in rack

Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,314 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 105,314 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 77,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,249 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,502 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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YC08 VLB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC08 VLB, 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 YC08 VLB registered?

YC08 VLB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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