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BT57 VVJ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,847 mi
Last recorded116,847 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 116,847 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 109,851 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,640 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,700 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 86,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,701 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 82,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre drawing pin ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,222 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,894 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 35,173 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VVJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT57 VVJ registered?

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

Is BT57 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 VVJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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