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BL08 LFM

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,435 mi
Last recorded75,435 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded to limit

Fail 22 Jan 2025 75,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded to limit

Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,337 miles

Front subframe o/s/r attachment support bracket corroded with small hole

O/s sill corroded with small hole at rear

Fail 23 Jan 2024 75,337 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe o/s/r attachment support bracket corroded with small hole

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/s sill corroded with small hole at rear

Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,677 miles

N/s washer jet aim poor

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/s washer jet aim poor

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,308 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 73,308 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill rear portion near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill rear portion near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre is worn inner edge, has deep cracks and date stamped 2015

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,028 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

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

O/s/r anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2021 72,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

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

O/s/r anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,407 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

N/s/f door handle stiff

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

O/s/r suspension damper misting oil

O/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,773 miles

Front brake discs are worn, mostly to inner face

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

O/s/r brake has slight restriction to free movement

O/s/r suspension damper has slight mist of oil

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,796 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres are worn inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,796 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres are worn inner edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Not working till tapped (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,665 miles

O/s/r brake caliper damp

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,254 miles

Both rear tires worn

Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,880 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 53,880 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,611 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,745 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 LFM is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

BL08 LFM is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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