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BL08 LFB

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,348 mi
Last recorded130,348 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LFB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 130,348 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated second catch stiff to close (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 129,467 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 126,165 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,265 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration lamp lens missing

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

Stone chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Sep 2020 183,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2020 183,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,281 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 102,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,859 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

Fail 31 Aug 2017 91,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,303 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,303 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,159 miles

nearside number plate lamp unit lens missing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,728 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 58,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 50,043 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 LFB is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc 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 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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