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BT57 VTF

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,615 mi
Last recorded136,615 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VTF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 136,615 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm very slight movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to legal limit wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 127,606 miles

brake discs heavily corroded at rear

rear shock absorbers ineffective

Fail 16 Aug 2018 127,606 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessive wear in -D- bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs heavily corroded at rear

front tyres worn to 0 mm outer edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear shock absorbers ineffective

Pass 7 Aug 2017 118,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine crank pulley & tensioner noisy.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 110,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine crank pulley & tensioner noisy.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,278 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 101,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,141 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 24 Apr 2013 78,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,930 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,019 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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BT57 VTF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT57 VTF, 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 BT57 VTF registered?

BT57 VTF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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