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BL08 LFJ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,322 mi
Last recorded176,322 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 176,322 miles

EML light on pre july 2008

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

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively osr/nsr (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf/nsf edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 176,322 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EML light on pre july 2008

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

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively osr/nsr (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf/nsf edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 151,535 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 151,535 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 144,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 144,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,240 miles

slight play in rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,344 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,344 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,910 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking on inside walls due to under inflation

Fail 26 Sep 2015 75,897 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have slight cracking on inside walls due to under inflation

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 56,287 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,992 miles

engine management light on

front tyres getting low

front wipers slight streaky/ smeary

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,225 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 LFJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,198cc 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 BL08 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

BL08 LFJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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