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BJ08 UHU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,049 mi
Last recorded93,049 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UHU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 93,049 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 93,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,764 miles

front subframe corroded engine covers fitted

front suspension arms corroded

offside front tyre worn

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

sills corroded

slight play in both rear upper suspension arms

Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,300 miles

front subframe/suspension corroded

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,440 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,162 miles

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn on outside edge

rear brake discs are worn

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,357 miles

Offside Front Lower pin hole in ball joint dust cover

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,583 miles

Offside Front Lower pin hole in ball joint dust cover

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,541 miles

Offside Front Lower pin hole in ball joint dust cover

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,188 miles

brake inspection and adjustment

handbrake travel long

Fail 1 Mar 2016 45,188 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake inspection and adjustment

handbrake travel long

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 26,400 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,607 miles

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

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

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 UHU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,198cc 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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

BJ08 UHU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is BJ08 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 UHU 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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