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YH08 KMU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,361 mi
Last recorded155,361 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KMU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 155,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 155,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 141,990 miles

Emissions not tested Engine very noisy and poor running at idle (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 127,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,051 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 78,906 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,739 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,739 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,922 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 56,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever comes up high

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,011 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake slightly binding

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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YH08 KMU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH08 KMU, 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 YH08 KMU registered?

YH08 KMU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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