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YC08 VHT

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,639 mi
Last recorded101,639 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VHT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,639 miles

surface corrosion to both outer sills

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2022 101,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,094 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 99,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,901 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 96,901 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 57,817 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,298 miles

Slight damage to wheels

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,567 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,227 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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YC08 VHT is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC08 VHT, 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 YC08 VHT registered?

YC08 VHT is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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