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YB08 UZH

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,405 mi
Last recorded124,405 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UZH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 124,405 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Play when jacked up a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust cover split as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Factory fitted covers

Glow plug light flashes when cold ?

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter rubber cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edges wearing low and rubber cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Floor to sill very corroded and holed a lot

Offside Front Road spring looks out of shape ?

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake efficiency very low only 80 kg just reading 17 % over all

Offside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop when off

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 121,996 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front reflector missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 121,992 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front reflector missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 119,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

underbody rusting

Pass 31 Mar 2022 118,024 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 118,024 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 116,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,256 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 111,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 111,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 106,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 98,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 85,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,523 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Play in steering rack track rods

Fail 2 Jun 2011 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Play in steering rack track rods

Pass 11 May 2011 62,726 miles

Offside Front 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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YB08 UZH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold 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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

YB08 UZH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is YB08 UZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 UZH 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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