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AO08 JAR

2008 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,798 mi
Last recorded149,798 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JAR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 149,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 149,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,804 miles

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 16 Feb 2022 137,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 10 Mar 2021 133,522 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 133,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn heavy on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Feb 2020 131,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 127,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 127,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,580 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 195,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,393 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,608 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 83,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,839 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,537 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 69,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,002 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,048 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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AO08 JAR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO08 JAR, 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 AO08 JAR registered?

AO08 JAR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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