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BJ08 UGL

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,762 mi
Last recorded134,762 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UGL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 134,762 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 123,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,739 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 102,182 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,714 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 225 40 18 pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 88,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 225 40 18 pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,040 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers, undertrsys and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,654 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 69,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,190 miles

Both rear tyres wearing stepped on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,517 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,078 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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BJ08 UGL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ08 UGL, 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 BJ08 UGL registered?

BJ08 UGL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 UGL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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