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YB08 PKC

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,818 mi
Last recorded122,818 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 122,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsf,osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf,osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 122,580 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsf,osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf,osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 102,896 miles

corrosion to all under-floor components

Fail 9 Dec 2024 102,594 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,646 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 135,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 134,228 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 134,214 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,980 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 77,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,208 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 118,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,091 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 May 2016 60,969 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 60,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 55,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,673 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 48,992 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 48,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 41,099 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs and pads getting low and discs thin

Pass 24 May 2012 34,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,274 miles

Nearside 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 PKC is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB08 PKC, 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 PKC registered?

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

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