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WG08 VHD

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,588 mi
Last recorded207,588 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 VHD
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 207,588 miles

Front brake balance close to limit

Pass 31 Jan 2022 198,722 miles

Front shockers damp

Inner sills corroded

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 180,061 miles

Front brake discs badly deteriorated

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Rear sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 154,015 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2019 247,374 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2018 131,775 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 131,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,489 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,471 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 61,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,362 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 51,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,510 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,295 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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WG08 VHD is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG08 VHD, 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 WG08 VHD registered?

WG08 VHD is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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