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YF08 DMU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,470 mi
Last recorded152,470 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 DMU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 152,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 149,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 149,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 148,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 145,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 137,464 miles

COVER SILLS FITTED

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 137,371 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability FOULING SUB FRAME (ROLL BAR MOVES SIDE TO SIDE) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached SOUND DEADENING INSECURE FOULING EXHAUST (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 134,961 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 132,595 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2018 128,269 miles

Front discs very corroded

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,748 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 126,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,336 miles

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

play in offside track rod

Fail 21 Aug 2014 122,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

play in offside track rod

Pass 7 Aug 2013 117,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 106,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,097 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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YF08 DMU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YF08 DMU, 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 YF08 DMU registered?

YF08 DMU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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