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YB08 JYG

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,699 mi
Last recorded161,699 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JYG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 161,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 156,569 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 156,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 153,471 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 139,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake travel almost to maximum

Fail 5 May 2021 139,108 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake travel almost to maximum

Pass 26 Oct 2019 137,714 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,920 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 130,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested image not distinct due to bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,538 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 126,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 124,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel has corrosion but not weakened (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel has corrosion but not weakened (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel has corrosion but not weakened (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel has corrosion but not weakened (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,049 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 19 May 2014 83,233 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 72,634 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,494 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)

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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YB08 JYG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YB08 JYG, 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 YB08 JYG registered?

YB08 JYG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 JYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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