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BJ58 VGF

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,860 mi
Last recorded121,860 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VGF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 121,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 119,833 miles

underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 29 Aug 2023 192,519 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush offside & nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, chassis and under vehicle corroded at various place front & rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Bonnet can't be opened.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 111,390 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 167,258 miles

Nearside Front cut on kerb band not to cords

Nearside Rear brake pads over 50% worn slight imbalance on rear brakes

both sills rusting covered by outer plastic covers

bottom suspension arms front and rear rusting

floors rusting

plastic covers over floors and engine

rear number loose in holder still readable

rear springs rusting

Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,023 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,038 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 81,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,388 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 70,388 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 68,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 57,606 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,038 miles

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)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,473 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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BJ58 VGF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BJ58 VGF, 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 BJ58 VGF registered?

BJ58 VGF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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