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YB08 YVS

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,812 mi
Last recorded107,812 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 107,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 17 Sep 2025 107,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,041 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 89,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,983 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 86,983 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,835 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,011 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,727 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

N/S/R tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut to cords

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,430 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,024 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,291 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 48,289 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 40,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,772 miles

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

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 YVS 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 69.6%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB08 YVS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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