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AV08 PLN

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,163 mi
Last recorded156,163 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PLN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 156,163 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 156,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 153,390 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 153,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 152,664 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 151,788 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 150,372 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 148,900 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 148,900 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn SADDLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn SADDLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 143,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 139,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 139,522 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 133,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 133,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 126,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 120,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,439 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 115,439 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2013 108,010 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 100,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,992 miles

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

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

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 PLN 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 AV08 PLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 PLN registered?

AV08 PLN is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AV08 PLN safe to buy?

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