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BK08 ELW

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,566 mi
Last recorded131,566 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ELW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 131,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 124,287 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,843 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brakes pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear feul cap seal ok operation broken

Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 98,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,505 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 29 Jun 2018 88,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,621 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 72,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,325 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,124 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 57,124 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,865 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 26,862 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BK08 ELW is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK08 ELW, 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 BK08 ELW registered?

BK08 ELW is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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