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YB08 WGX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,044 mi
Last recorded185,044 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WGX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 185,044 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 175,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 175,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 165,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated water ingress in boot and loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 165,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm collapsed and rubbing on mounting bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush collapsed and rubbing on bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated water ingress in boot and loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 154,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 140,320 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 116,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 110,619 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 103,096 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 98,920 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,533 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear.

Handbrake lever travel needs adjustment.

n/s headlamp has no left kick up to beam image, beam image is flat.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have worn centres,2-3mm tread depth.

o/s/f alloy rim has a slight buckle to inner rim.

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 WGX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB08 WGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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