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WM08 JFG

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,681 mi
Last recorded124,681 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 JFG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,681 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 124,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 118,724 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))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 118,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 15 Feb 2019 112,315 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link ball joint worn

Fail 15 Feb 2019 112,315 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link ball joint worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,745 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 106,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,737 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp on

Fail 18 Feb 2017 102,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2016 98,442 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,778 miles

engine management lamp on.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,697 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)

front brake imbalance: 25%

Fail 14 Feb 2014 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 18 Feb 2013 79,413 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 75,912 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil dipstick missing from engine bay

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,293 miles

Cut to nearside front tyre

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 JFG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WM08 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

WM08 JFG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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