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ST08 EWT

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,360 mi
Last recorded110,360 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 EWT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 110,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,395 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,954 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,686 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 99,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 97,520 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,776 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,375 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,514 miles

Rear Brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,390 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 77,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,408 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,730 miles

N/s Windscreen wiper strarting to split

Fail 3 Sep 2014 56,176 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

N/s Windscreen wiper strarting to split

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,557 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 34,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,335 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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ST08 EWT is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST08 EWT, 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 ST08 EWT registered?

ST08 EWT is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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