MOT Status
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161,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front tyres wearing and cracking
Offside Rear Inner side light not working
Offside Rear tyre cracking inner sidewall
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front tyres wearing and cracking
Offside Rear Inner side light not working
Offside Rear parking brake little effort
Offside Rear tyre cracking inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Inner sill corroded
general corrosion under vehicle
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod 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))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
noise coming from engine
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
BOT REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION
BOTH REAR TRACK ARM BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION
BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR & OSR (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear lower shock bushes in poor condition
both rear track control arm bushes in poor condition
both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
nsf & osf lower arm ball joint gaitors perrished but still preventing inress of water and dirt
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear lower shock bushes in poor condition
both rear track control arm bushes in poor condition
both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
nsf & osf lower arm ball joint gaitors perrished but still preventing inress of water and dirt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BL08 LFR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 LFR, 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 LFR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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