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YG08 FKJ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,879 mi
Last recorded106,879 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 106,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on both sills

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

corrosion underside of vehicle

under trays and sill covers obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 18 Jul 2023 103,413 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,583 miles

Rear Inner brake discs rusty

general corrosion to sills and components

Fail 27 Jul 2022 98,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner brake discs rusty

general corrosion to sills and components

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,765 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,994 miles

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

underside slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,294 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 89,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,413 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,096 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,276 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 25,925 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing uneven and nailed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F belt slight fluffing

O/S/R tyre perished wearing uneven and nailed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,925 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing uneven and nailed

O/S/F belt slight fluffing

O/S/R tyre perished wearing uneven and nailed

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FKJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 1,998cc 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 YG08 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

YG08 FKJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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