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WR08 JHX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,687 mi
Last recorded163,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 JHX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 163,687 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,731 miles

Front Lower radiator support missing

Pass 8 Feb 2024 153,869 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 153,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus lumpy inner edge wear 225/45R17 (budget) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill by rear trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge lumpy and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 152,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner shoulder and perished

Under shielding in poor condition

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2023 152,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner shoulder and perished

Under shielding in poor condition

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 144,768 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 137,406 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 129,825 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 122,656 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 116,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 113,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 109,171 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,131 miles

off side rear tyre thread slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 90,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

off side rear tyre thread slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 JHX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR08 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

WR08 JHX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WR08 JHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 JHX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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