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AM08 XTC

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,399 mi
Last recorded145,399 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XTC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 145,399 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 145,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrsion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 144,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc` o/s & n/s inner sill areas

Front Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s

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

Rear Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle inc`suspension parts subframe etc

Fail 18 Jan 2024 144,363 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc` o/s & n/s inner sill areas

Front Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s

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

Rear Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle inc`suspension parts subframe etc

Pass 17 Jan 2023 142,989 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,698 miles

Front General Underside Corrosion inc` suspension parts etc

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing towards outer edge

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s

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

Rear Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle inc`suspension parts subframe etc

Fail 12 Jan 2022 141,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area holed (marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front General Underside Corrosion inc` suspension parts etc

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing towards outer edge

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s

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

Rear Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle inc`suspension parts subframe etc

Pass 13 Jan 2021 139,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Corrosion to underside inc`subframe, suspension parts etc

Pass 14 Jan 2020 139,154 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 139,105 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 109,014 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 109,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,340 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 88,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,824 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake disc slight corrosion to outer surface

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,311 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven on edges

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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AM08 XTC is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM08 XTC, 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 AM08 XTC registered?

AM08 XTC is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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