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YH08 VPZ

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,692 mi
Last recorded126,692 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VPZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 126,692 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside + Nearside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside + Nearside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody/components corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2024 125,837 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 119,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,566 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 117,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,011 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 105,341 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,098 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 4 Jan 2018 103,098 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk not visable (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded and starting to break up

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2017 98,354 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,554 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 97,554 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 74,811 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,952 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 59,951 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,908 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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YH08 VPZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH08 VPZ, 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 YH08 VPZ registered?

YH08 VPZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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