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YG08 XAP

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,846 mi
Last recorded143,846 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XAP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 143,846 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

plastic covers on some testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2020 135,474 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 135,474 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,999 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 128,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,347 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just with in parameters (3.2 (a) (i))

top covers under trays outer sill covers fitted inhibiting full inspection of outer sills

Fail 29 Aug 2018 126,342 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just with in parameters (3.2 (a) (i))

top covers under trays outer sill covers fitted inhibiting full inspection of outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,762 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 117,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 117,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,733 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,089 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,559 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,491 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 XAP is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

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