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Y28 EFS

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,531 mi
Last recorded71,531 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 EFS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 71,531 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 71,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake pipe touches spring on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake pipe touches spring on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 68,528 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 62,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,141 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

front tyres worn on edges

underside rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,454 miles

rear shock absorbers weeping

underside rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,610 miles

rear shocks weeping

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,428 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,054 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,289 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,442 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 20,875 miles

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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Y28 EFS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y28 EFS, 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 Y28 EFS registered?

Y28 EFS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is Y28 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y28 EFS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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