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YJ08 FTR

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,857 mi
Last recorded129,857 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FTR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under of vehicle corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2025 125,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 125,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 117,550 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,241 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer body sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,675 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,068 miles

n/s/f wiper starting to split still clearing screen

o/s/f tyre scrubbing off on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,847 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,597 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,660 miles

fuel filler door damaged! not insecure when closed!

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,699 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,166 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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YJ08 FTR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YJ08 FTR, 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 YJ08 FTR registered?

YJ08 FTR is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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