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BL08 ARU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,373 mi
Last recorded129,373 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ARU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 129,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 129,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,913 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in sidewall.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,753 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 114,741 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,949 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,446 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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BL08 ARU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL08 ARU, 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 BL08 ARU registered?

BL08 ARU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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