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YH08 XBV

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,684 mi
Last recorded72,684 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XBV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 72,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,436 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,328 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,029 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,326 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,121 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,665 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 41,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,750 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 35,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,024 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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YH08 XBV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YH08 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

YH08 XBV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YH08 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 XBV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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