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WR08 JGU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,056 mi
Last recorded197,056 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 JGU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 197,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill rusty

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

Offside Front mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2021 191,085 miles

serface rust to rear sub frame

Pass 6 Jul 2020 183,891 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s n/s sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 172,289 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 172,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 160,427 miles

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

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

advise o/s n/s inner sills

Pass 21 Jul 2017 147,628 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,062 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 109,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,985 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 97,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 96,614 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 96,611 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre but cords not visable

Pass 10 May 2011 63,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 63,592 miles

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

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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WR08 JGU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR08 JGU, 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 WR08 JGU registered?

WR08 JGU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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