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YG08 ZGW

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,001 mi
Last recorded88,001 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZGW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,001 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 86,050 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 84,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,314 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 69,376 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 69,376 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front and nearside rear inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 62,146 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear under tray fitted (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 88,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emits black smoke during acceleration

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 48,508 miles

Off side front tyre has a cut.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 48,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Off side front tyre has a cut.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,281 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 ZGW is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 ZGW registered?

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

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