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SO08 VLL

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,757 mi
Last recorded193,757 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VLL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 193,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm mounting areas heavily corroded

rear subframe and mountings heavy corroded

rear suspension arms links and components heavily corroded

various underbody sections ,inner sills and members heavily corroded

various underbody sections have repairs and are heavily undersealed not allowing full insp

Pass 20 Jul 2023 148,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various underbody sections and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,496 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint boot split slightly.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges slightly faster. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 36,122 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,398 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 22,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,736 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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SO08 VLL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SO08 VLL, 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 SO08 VLL registered?

SO08 VLL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is SO08 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 VLL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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