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WR08 JHJ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,338 mi
Last recorded157,338 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 JHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 157,338 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 157,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 152,987 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle coil springs suspension Arms corroded all over

Fail 15 Mar 2024 152,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle coil springs suspension Arms corroded all over

Pass 15 Mar 2023 150,605 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded all over

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 148,061 miles

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

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

Offside Sill corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 144,818 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 140,809 miles

Coil spring corroded both/front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2020 140,646 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both/front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear,front covered with shield not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

underside shields,sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 133,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underside shields,sill covers fitted

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear,front covered with shield not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,778 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and off side rear (2.4.A.3)

sill covers ,inner wheel arch covers,underside shields fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 124,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and off side rear (2.4.A.3)

sill covers ,inner wheel arch covers,underside shields fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 117,940 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 112,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 106,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,551 miles

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

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 22 May 2013 85,394 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 21 May 2012 78,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 3 May 2011 71,777 miles

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

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 JHJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver 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 WR08 JHJ, 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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WR08 JHJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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