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YB08 YVL

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,687 mi
Last recorded101,687 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 YVL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 101,687 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D bushe (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Hand brake not working (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,085 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 99,082 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,675 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,130 miles

plastic sill cover fitted preventing full corrosion inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,130 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill cover fitted preventing full corrosion inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,075 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 87,028 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,026 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 81,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,907 miles

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 2 Mar 2018 74,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,462 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 56,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,261 miles

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

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

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

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 YVL is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

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

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