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BJ08 UHV

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,708 mi
Last recorded112,708 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UHV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 112,708 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 112,708 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, front+rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front+rear ,arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,439 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

general body corrosion

under tray fitted - oil seepage on tray

Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

various body / sill surface corrosion areas starting to appear

Fail 14 Oct 2022 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

various body / sill surface corrosion areas starting to appear

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 86,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 85,977 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres splitting around the circumference of the inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 0mm on the inner sdges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger and phone mount blocking drivers view ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,652 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement DEE Bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers,heat shields and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,446 miles

Nearside Rear caliper piston dust seal split

Offside Rear caliper piston dust seal twisted

Rear coil spring corroded lower sections (2.4.C.1b)

no beam kick up n/s/f headlamp

Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear caliper piston dust seal split

Offside Rear caliper piston dust seal twisted

Rear coil spring corroded lower sections (2.4.C.1b)

no beam kick up n/s/f headlamp

Pass 30 Apr 2016 68,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,849 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 64,847 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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,586 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2011 30,266 miles

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

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 UHV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

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

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