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YG08 ZGU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,291 mi
Last recorded120,291 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZGU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 120,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,300 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 117,872 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 117,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster NOT able to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster NOT able to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 117,349 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 117,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre cut on outer wall not exp plies

Offside Front wheel arch covers insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,198 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 107,875 miles

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

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

osf tyrewall has a large radial cut

Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,698 miles

alternator belt tensioner noisey

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,643 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 ZGU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

YG08 ZGU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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