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YB08 WGV

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,065 mi
Last recorded33,065 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WGV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 31,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 28,713 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 28,712 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 27,174 miles

underseal applied

Pass 20 Dec 2022 24,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,597 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,039 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,926 miles

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 WGV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

YB08 WGV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 WGV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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