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BJ08 UNF

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,586 mi
Last recorded135,586 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UNF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 135,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 129,275 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,787 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 123,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,606 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 116,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

general corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 114,076 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS warning on dash (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s front suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outerface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outerface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,589 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D Bush" (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 101,756 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

n/s and o/s/r top suspension arms very rusty but solid

Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,223 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,223 miles

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

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 UNF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

BJ08 UNF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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