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BJ08 UMU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,189 mi
Last recorded131,189 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UMU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2020 131,189 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 121,816 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 121,735 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,255 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,161 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 49,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,851 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,508 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,399 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 79,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,486 miles

rear brake discs rusty and worn

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 UMU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 UMU registered?

BJ08 UMU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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