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ST08 GJG

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,373 mi
Last recorded123,373 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 GJG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 123,373 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sound deadening underbody insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2026 123,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf/osr (4.4.3 (a))

sound deadening underbody insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,080 miles

Nearside rear caliper wet but no leak detected

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound proofing loose above center exhaust

Fail 12 Mar 2025 117,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear caliper wet but no leak detected

Sound proofing loose above center exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 109,446 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 100,482 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 100,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,862 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 15 Mar 2021 94,223 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 94,216 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

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 17 Oct 2019 92,097 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,290 miles

Engine cover not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,448 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,415 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,367 miles

slight surface corrosion to all disc surfaces

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 GJG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ST08 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

ST08 GJG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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