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BL08 LHA

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,838 mi
Last recorded141,838 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 141,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn mounting d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush parted (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn mounting d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush parted (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush parted (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 135,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 127,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,972 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 115,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 ZR18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 107,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,797 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 87,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 70,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,974 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 42,301 miles

Engine under pan has come loose on the offside and is dragging on the ground

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 30,724 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2012 30,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,705 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 LHA is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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