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AJ08 YLC

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,603 mi
Last recorded165,603 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YLC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 165,603 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 138,809 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 138,062 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 138,062 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,430 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 91,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam switch sticking

Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam stalk faulty/ o k time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,933 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,753 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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AJ08 YLC is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 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 X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ08 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ08 YLC registered?

AJ08 YLC is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AJ08 YLC safe to buy?

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