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ST08 GJV

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,295 mi
Last recorded68,295 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 GJV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,295 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 68,293 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,907 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

service light on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,760 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 50,760 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 46,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 43,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater damaged

brake pipes front and rear coated

Fail 18 Mar 2019 38,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater damaged

brake pipes front and rear coated

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,712 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

brake pipes coated

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 34,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (split inner edge) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

brake pipes coated

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,801 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 31,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,512 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 26,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,987 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,356 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 20,347 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,856 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 17,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 14,622 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

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 GJV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST08 GJV registered?

ST08 GJV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is ST08 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 GJV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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