Jaguar Xf R Sport D Auto (2018)
2018 Jaguar Xf R Sport D Auto
CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2018 Jaguar Xf R Sport D Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Jaguar XF R-Sport D Auto has a first-time pass rate of 75.1%, which falls short of the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests this diesel model is slightly more prone to test failures than typical cars its age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, and the average of just 0.08 failures per vehicle indicates most units that do fail need only minor remedial work.
At 48,564 miles median and 52,877 miles average, these examples show typical mileage for a six-year-old car, so you're not looking at unexpectedly high wear. The complete absence of advisory notes (0.0 per vehicle) paired with low failure rates suggests that when these cars pass, they pass cleanly—which means if you find a well-maintained example with a full service history, it's likely to be genuinely solid. Before buying, run a full history check and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and gearbox, where most of the occasional failures will cluster.
What to check before buying a 2018 Jaguar Xf R Sport D Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Jaguar Xf R Sport D Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Jaguar Xf R Sport D Auto vehicles fall between 37,173 and 63,524 miles.
2018 Jaguar Xf R Sport D Auto — Still on the Road
39 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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