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BV08 YCY

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,662 mi
Last recorded165,662 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YCY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2023 165,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge, ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak just before flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edge and close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

ns and os inner and outer door sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 158,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise replacing the bulb soon (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under thecar O/S (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 158,995 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise replacing the bulb soon (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under thecar O/S (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 151,199 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 151,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 145,436 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 135,939 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 133,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,581 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 121,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,720 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,716 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 97,797 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,690 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,801 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 70,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 62,534 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,352 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 YCY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YCY, 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 BV08 YCY registered?

BV08 YCY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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