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YA08 ARX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 ARX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 86,024 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,667 miles

General CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,740 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,574 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 77,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,419 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,031 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 77,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,561 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 76,561 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 74,782 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 74,782 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,175 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,175 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,507 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 69,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,422 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,567 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,740 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,835 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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YA08 ARX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YA08 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 ARX registered?

YA08 ARX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is YA08 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 ARX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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