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YA08 JVF

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 JVF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 119,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator bracket corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 110,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 110,853 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

offside and nearside outer sills heavily rusted

Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

offside and nearside outer sills heavily rusted

Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,153 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 99,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,286 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 94,277 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured anti-roll bar split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Dec 2020 94,277 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured anti-roll bar split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,013 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 87,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,346 miles

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 79,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,140 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,111 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,963 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,160 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YA08 JVF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 JVF, 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 YA08 JVF registered?

YA08 JVF is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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