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AO08 VFA

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,232 mi
Last recorded135,232 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VFA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 135,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 135,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring mount on suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bar bolted to bumper rusty

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 135,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill by seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front support behind bumper corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 128,492 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 128,472 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the end of the flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has a screw in it

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

Pass 4 May 2019 118,754 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 118,754 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 109,707 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 109,705 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2017 107,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floor to sills and underside components have scabby corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,717 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front badly perished

offside rear tyre low and has nail in it

offside tyre badly worn and on limit

rear shocks bouncy

underside components and subframes corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 97,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,323 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,110 miles

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

front brake discs warn

Fail 26 Apr 2012 59,110 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front brake discs warn

Fail 6 May 2011 42,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has perished sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2011 42,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has perished sidewalls

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 VFA is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VFA, 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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AO08 VFA is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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