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BP08 XGJ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,611 mi
Last recorded158,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 XGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 158,611 miles

both nearside tyres starting to get low in tread

centre exhaust joint corroded

general age related surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jan 2024 147,484 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges (strong advise o/s front)

engine oil leak

front and centre exhaust joints corroded

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 134,766 miles

Rear Both sides

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 131,150 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 131,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 123,248 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 123,247 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,933 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,341 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,533 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,859 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 45,856 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,699 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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BP08 XGJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BP08 XGJ, 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 BP08 XGJ registered?

BP08 XGJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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