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YG08 FJV

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FJV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 140,212 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,314 miles

Brake fluid looks dark

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 136,315 miles

Brake fluid looks dark

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 126,680 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,663 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 117,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,913 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 105,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,262 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,899 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,026 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2012 59,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,325 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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YG08 FJV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YG08 FJV, 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 YG08 FJV registered?

YG08 FJV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 FJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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