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YC08 VHE

2008 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,763 mi
Last recorded141,763 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VHE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 141,763 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 126,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,952 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 112,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 102,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,017 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,736 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,279 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,684 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 78,723 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,720 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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YC08 VHE is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC08 VHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 VHE registered?

YC08 VHE is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 VHE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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