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YC08 VKN

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

187,567 mi
Last recorded187,567 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VKN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2017 187,567 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 175,772 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 175,772 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 175,570 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear rear seat belts cannot be checked due to seats been full.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 165,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2015 165,847 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn bold on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 154,405 miles

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

NSF tyre was a cut to the outer sidewall but dose not expose cords

Play in OSR D bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 154,405 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

NSF tyre was a cut to the outer sidewall but dose not expose cords

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in OSR D bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 146,555 miles

Engine management light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 146,555 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 137,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 134,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,668 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 VKN is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VKN, 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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YC08 VKN is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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