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BG08 XHH

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XHH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 93,324 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in front exhaust section next to flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit excessive smoke meter emissions 2.59 limit should be within 1.45 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer section of tread pattern severely perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower under section of sill corroded within 30 cm of rear lower arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer section of tread pattern severely perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower under section of sill corroded within 30 cm of rear lower arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Lower sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower sill area corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 93,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamp washers not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner loose

Offside Lower sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear wiper not working

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn and expanded chafing on turret (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 89,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn and expanded chafing on turret (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,122 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 86,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,004 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Small split in ball joint dust cover, still prevents ingress of dirt etc.

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 64,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,689 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,182 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall is damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2015 40,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall is damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,666 miles

brake discs deteriorated

the o/s/r tyre is worn and out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,244 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,265 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 XHH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XHH, 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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BG08 XHH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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