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YH08 VUG

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,198 mi
Last recorded164,198 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VUG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 164,198 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underbody corodid both sills

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 161,317 miles

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 30 Dec 2020 159,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 155,662 miles

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

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 25 Jun 2018 151,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 144,157 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s greased (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s borderline (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s greased (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake efficiency borderline 16%

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sills (5.2.6)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 136,648 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 136,636 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 120,193 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 120,193 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 105,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,096 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VUG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH08 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

YH08 VUG is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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