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X21 JFS

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,729 mi
Last recorded167,729 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 JFS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 167,729 miles

Engine/Body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 161,204 miles

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

Brakes have slight fluctuation, All round

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge, uneven ware. Starting to misshape

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil Springs corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears, also have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 160,900 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking Calliper leaking from rear seal (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge, uneven ware. Starting to misshape

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil Springs corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears, also have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 142,772 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven ware inner edge starting to misshape

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All Round (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 142,772 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven ware inner edge starting to misshape

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All Round (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,657 miles

Front Discs Worn Inner

Front Pads Getting low

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 109,208 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 109,199 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2018 106,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 103,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2017 103,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 100,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 97,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,362 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 60,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X21 JFS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X21 JFS, 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 X21 JFS registered?

X21 JFS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is X21 JFS safe to buy?

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