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BL08 AVD

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,403 mi
Last recorded89,403 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AVD
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 89,403 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 89,399 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Mirror Glass (3.3 (a))

Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp broken rear

Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,263 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 69,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.41 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 62,461 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 62,461 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 59,944 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 58,725 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,223 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 48,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,892 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,443 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 39,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,656 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,021 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,089 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,783 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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BL08 AVD is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL08 AVD, 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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BL08 AVD is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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