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WJ08 OTH

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,286 mi
Last recorded157,286 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OTH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 157,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

general under body corossion

Pass 21 Oct 2023 153,004 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 150,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 147,848 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 147,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn w/bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 145,846 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 145,830 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 140,675 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 134,704 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 127,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,484 miles

footbrake slightly spongy

Fail 13 Mar 2015 116,484 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

footbrake slightly spongy

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,054 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,339 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 88,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WJ08 OTH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ08 OTH, 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 WJ08 OTH registered?

WJ08 OTH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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