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YB08 WHE

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,655 mi
Last recorded125,655 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 125,655 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 125,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 125,634 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front centra and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill whole sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 123,641 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

no reverse lights working

Pass 26 Feb 2024 120,139 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody has been undersealed including suspension components

Fail 24 Feb 2024 120,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody has been undersealed including suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2023 186,566 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 186,563 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 174,759 miles

Front disc's lipped

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 104,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 98,222 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 98,221 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,665 miles

Offside Front Inner drive boot has slight leak of grease.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,245 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,002 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 83,181 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 74,425 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 62,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 62,324 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 50,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

One horn inoperative

Pass 21 May 2012 40,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,166 miles

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 WHE is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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