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BJ08 UHG

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,882 mi
Last recorded236,882 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UHG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 236,882 miles

Rear handbrake effort only just met legal limit

Pass 28 May 2021 229,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 223,646 miles

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled, inner sills , chassis rails , rear axle sub-frame , spring couplings

Fail 1 Jun 2020 223,637 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 222,521 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 222,489 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 211,258 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2017 191,019 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 191,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre catching plastic trim (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

eml illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 174,659 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 174,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 150,042 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside bush stop cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 132,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Anti-roll bar collar split but still secure at present

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Signs of repair to OSR wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 132,336 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Anti-roll bar collar split but still secure at present

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Signs of repair to OSR wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 105,741 miles

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar bush stops starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,793 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2011 45,365 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 45,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear disc corroded

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 UHG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ08 UHG, 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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BJ08 UHG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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