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YB08 SWN

2008 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,364 mi
Last recorded156,364 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 SWN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 156,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 156,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 152,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 149,073 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 146,963 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

horn output low/poor

outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 146,963 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

horn output low/poor

outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 120,610 miles

Nearside Rear movement/wear in wheel bearing

Offside Rear wheel bearing noise

temp fuel cap fitted

tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 3 Jan 2017 120,609 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear movement/wear in wheel bearing

Offside Rear wheel bearing noise

temp fuel cap fitted

tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,673 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear movement/wear in wheel bearing

mot compliant temporary fuel cap fitted, please replace with a jag/ford fuel cap

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear movement/wear in wheel bearing

Offside Front wheel binding

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 72,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2011 34,920 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edges and slightly cracked

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 SWN is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

YB08 SWN is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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