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BG08 UGX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,071 mi
Last recorded112,071 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UGX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,071 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor x member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Oct 2022 112,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor x member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,541 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension components coroded

several areas of corosion on underside

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Sep 2020 94,586 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction items on wind screen ie sticker a sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension components coroded

several areas of corosion on underside

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 May 2019 77,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 77,176 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 64,808 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 64,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 50,594 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot showing signs of crack (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,274 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,967 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,273 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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BG08 UGX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG08 UGX, 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 BG08 UGX registered?

BG08 UGX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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