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AP08 MXG

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 MXG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 125,165 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear nsr and ors chassis corroded and hole but outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Feb 2025 118,250 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,737 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 110,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,881 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,668 miles

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 22 Jun 2016 56,920 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,342 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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AP08 MXG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AP08 MXG, 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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AP08 MXG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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