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SW08 FCA

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,448 mi
Last recorded149,448 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FCA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 149,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper tail bulb out

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

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

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2017 149,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper tail bulb out

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

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

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 146,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Under body corrosion.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,263 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements

Pass 24 May 2012 44,016 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,296 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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SW08 FCA is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW08 FCA, 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 SW08 FCA registered?

SW08 FCA is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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