2008 Jaguar XF · 20,998 MOT tests
2008 Jaguar XF reliability
2008 Jaguar XFs fail 35% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 13 XF years (20,998 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XFs: 23.1%)
- 35%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XFs: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 109,478
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,998
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.3% of tests fail here (6% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar XF
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.8%
- Suspension11.9%
- Brakes9.7%
- Tyres8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.61%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.9%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.38%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.27%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.16%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.24%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.95%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.96%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XF year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Jaguar XF reliable?
2008 Jaguar XFs fail 35% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 13 XF years (20,998 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar XF MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.61% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.9% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Jaguar XF have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Jaguar XF shows 109,478 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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