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WU08 WRL

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 WRL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 70,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 67,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,512 miles

boot and bonnet struts getting weak

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

one segment of high level brake lamp inop

Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,455 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented/borderline pass (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front outer cv boot has a grease leak

reverse lamps not working

Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,479 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 50,755 miles

1 segment of high level brake light not working.

Both front tyres wearing on both edges. (Under inflation?)

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test. OK

Fail 3 Apr 2020 50,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

1 segment of high level brake light not working.

Both front tyres wearing on both edges. (Under inflation?)

Fault with vehicle clutch switch?

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test. OK

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,656 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,275 miles

Corrosion to lower parts of. Both rear road springs

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,065 miles

o/s/f tyre has shallow cut on inner wall and worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,615 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,136 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 9,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WU08 WRL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU08 WRL, 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 WU08 WRL registered?

WU08 WRL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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