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WM08 JEJ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,063 mi
Last recorded119,063 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 JEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 119,063 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 119,063 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached bumper valance (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,268 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 115,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Surface corrosion found underneath vehicle

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 115,018 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,163 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,419 miles

lower arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

under body components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 107,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,174 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,174 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 102,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,972 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,731 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 76,731 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,759 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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WM08 JEJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WM08 JEJ, 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 WM08 JEJ registered?

WM08 JEJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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