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BJ08 WFB

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,436 mi
Last recorded133,436 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,436 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 133,430 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,641 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 129,640 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,790 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,011 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 128,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,707 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,838 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 101,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,356 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 62,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,649 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,609 miles

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 WFB is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

BJ08 WFB is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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