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W5 RNC

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,894 mi
Last recorded58,894 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 RNC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 58,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under seal all over

Pass 29 Nov 2024 56,635 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 56,635 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 56,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear HANDBRAKE TRAVEL INDICATES REPAIR/ADJUSTMEENT MAY BE REQUIRED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 88,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear HANDBRAKE TRAVEL INDICATES REPAIR/ADJUSTMEENT MAY BE REQUIRED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 53,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 51,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 50,574 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,047 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,258 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,838 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,511 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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W5 RNC is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W5 RNC, 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 W5 RNC registered?

W5 RNC is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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