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VO08 TZR

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,316 mi
Last recorded205,316 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 TZR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 205,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 188,984 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 170,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 157,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 150,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 143,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

battery charge light on

engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2019 143,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

battery charge light on

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted and offside loose at front

Pass 2 Feb 2018 133,068 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2018 133,068 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2016 122,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 122,390 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,047 miles

centre rear seat belt removed

screen cracked not affecting drivers view

Fail 30 Jul 2015 106,046 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

screen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 26 Apr 2014 96,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,298 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill guards fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill guards fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,012 miles

Advise only Front brake disc are slightly pitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre running flat

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre running flat

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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VO08 TZR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VO08 TZR, 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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VO08 TZR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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