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AJ08 YLH

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,272 mi
Last recorded123,272 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YLH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 123,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion some components

Pass 11 Jul 2024 114,054 miles

under vehicle crrosion some components

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 99,496 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,285 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Bulb deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2019 86,600 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,560 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,422 miles

front brake discs corroding and have light scoring on inner faces

Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 38,653 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 28,653 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,214 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,618 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YLH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

AJ08 YLH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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