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WJ08 OTZ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 123,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corroson underneath

Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 112,635 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 112,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 110,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,597 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2019

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2019

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,008 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 79,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,747 miles

Both front under-wing guards not fully secured on rear end..

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,837 miles

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs worn

sills covered

Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,853 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,973 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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WJ08 OTZ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ08 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

WJ08 OTZ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is WJ08 OTZ safe to buy?

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