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BG08 XHL

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,971 mi
Last recorded144,971 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XHL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 144,971 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch behind rear wheel/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear wheel/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under body heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 142,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 138,430 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL REPAIRS COVERD IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE CORRODEDINCLUDING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 2 Jul 2024 138,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL UNDERSIDE INCLUDING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 135,962 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,048 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 124,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,932 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 121,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 111,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,082 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 103,082 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2018 101,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing looks like stud is broken (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has hole and very rusty alway along and has covers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 88,307 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,394 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 81,285 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside rear tyre but not down to cords

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear ytre outer wall has two small cut in it but not down to cords

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,227 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XHL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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