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BL08 CHJ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,619 mi
Last recorded120,619 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 120,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,142 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 120,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 119,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors,sills and spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,456 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 114,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Position lamp lense broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine slightly noisy

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills are covered and undertray fitted

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. excessive travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills & rear part of chasiss got slight corrosion

oil around break pipes and fuel pipes needs further investigation

traces of oil around fuel tank. needs further investigation

Break pedal creeps down when held under pressure(needs further investigation)

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,444 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,822 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 101,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,963 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 94,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,952 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,860 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2011 35,465 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 CHJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CHJ, 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 CHJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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