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BV08 BVR

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,309 mi
Last recorded44,309 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BVR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 44,309 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 44,309 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,874 miles

Nearside Washer jet could be better.

Outer sill covers fitted.

Light surface scratching of windscreen.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 41,872 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded within 12" of mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Light surface scratching of windscreen.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Washer jet could be better.

Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 40,327 miles

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

corrosion build up underneath

Fail 24 Jan 2022 40,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded within 12". (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Light surface scratching of windsceen.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Sideskirts fitted to vehicle.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts and rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,280 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,807 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 26,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,274 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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BV08 BVR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV08 BVR, 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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BV08 BVR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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