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A8 UPM

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,634 mi
Last recorded153,634 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UPM
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 153,634 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 153,634 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,926 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 134,926 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,783 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear end corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underneath of vehicle corroded at rear

Fail 27 Jan 2020 115,588 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underneath of vehicle corroded at rear

Pass 5 Feb 2019 113,641 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 113,641 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,351 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 99,351 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,679 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 83,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,107 miles

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

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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A8 UPM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A8 UPM, 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 A8 UPM registered?

A8 UPM is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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