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M8 EGX

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,309 mi
Last recorded142,309 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 EGX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 142,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 122,358 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers poor

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 7 Feb 2011 122,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wipers poor

front number plate starting to de-laminate

o/s/r brake caliper, handbrake lever not returning fully to the off position when released

Pass 6 Aug 2010 117,877 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 117,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

EML IS ON

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 114,900 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2009 114,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine mangement light on

front pads getting low

nearside front and nearsiderear tyre low tread

Pass 28 Mar 2008 104,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light staying on

Fail 27 Mar 2008 104,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light staying on

Pass 12 Sep 2007 97,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,985 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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M8 EGX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 85,546 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 M8 EGX, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M8 EGX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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