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AV08 HJU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,909 mi
Last recorded78,909 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HJU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 78,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,919 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,989 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 61,989 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,359 miles

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2020 59,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,634 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 54,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,900 miles

Engine covers under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,295 miles

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

No smoke detected.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

no smoke detected.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearibng on inner edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 31,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,421 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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AV08 HJU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV08 HJU, 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 AV08 HJU registered?

AV08 HJU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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