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L8 BLB

2002 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,204 mi
Last recorded50,204 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 BLB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 50,204 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 48,610 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,275 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 47,267 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 46,027 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2022 46,027 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2021 44,536 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 43,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,378 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 39,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 38,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 33,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres ageing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,352 miles

all under panels in place

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,106 miles

all under panels in place

Pass 9 May 2009 26,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 23,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,586 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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L8 BLB is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 74,279 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 L8 BLB, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L8 BLB registered?

L8 BLB is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is L8 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 BLB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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