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BT57 VUO

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,616 mi
Last recorded130,616 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VUO
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,616 miles

Engine warning lamp indicates a fault

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall, 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 130,608 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light cluster cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Engine warning lamp indicates a fault

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall, 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,478 miles

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

engine warning light indicates a fault

Fail 14 Jun 2019 115,478 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine warning light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,041 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 7 Mar 2017 91,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

both rear tyres going out of shape and splitting on the inner side wall

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,172 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both inner side walls of rear tyres starting to split 225/45/17

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,404 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 60,404 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil on minimum

Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,309 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 VUO is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BT57 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

BT57 VUO is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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