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BG08 VUF

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,189 mi
Last recorded188,189 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VUF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 188,189 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 188,100 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2022 177,163 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 177,142 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 171,598 miles

Rear Shockers Corroded Both Sides

Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated detached slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 156,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated detached slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 138,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,884 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,069 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,139 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

small bulge in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

tested in wet conditions

Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,369 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 VUF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,200cc 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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

BG08 VUF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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