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BL57 VRJ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,107 mi
Last recorded105,107 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,107 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,947 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,514 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,446 miles

Front slight play in both front ball joints

Rear shock bushes slight worn

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,378 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 84,378 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,529 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,695 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,903 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,880 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ON METAL (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,091 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,079 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,390 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 43,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 33,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,344 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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BL57 VRJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL57 VRJ, 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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BL57 VRJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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