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YB08 JYS

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,824 mi
Last recorded164,824 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 JYS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 164,824 miles

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls but no cords visible

Fail 28 Jun 2017 164,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished and n/s/f has cut but not through to cords

Pass 22 Jun 2016 159,187 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)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 159,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means cap broken (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 149,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 126,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 103,330 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,948 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,783 miles

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

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 JYS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JYS, 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 YB08 JYS registered?

YB08 JYS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 JYS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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