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AJ08 YLX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,928 mi
Last recorded135,928 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YLX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 135,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 7 Apr 2023 135,928 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 2 Mar 2023 135,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit On 2nd test went to 1.05 on a 0.51 limit. DPF warning on dash says it’s full, needs regenerating. See hand book for procedure and follow. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 124,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 124,243 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 117,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front undertray fitted covering steering and suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,616 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,523 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,813 miles

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 YLX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLX, 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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AJ08 YLX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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