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YK08 YSS

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,645 mi
Last recorded76,645 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 YSS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER+OUTER SILL PANEL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER+OUTER SILL PANEL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear UNDERSIDE/REAR SUSPENSION GENERALLY CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,943 miles

Rear Suspension generally corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2025 73,942 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 71,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,080 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,093 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 67,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

inner sills becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,513 miles

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

both outer sills becoming corroded

n/s and o/s sill backings becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 61,469 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 61,425 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid near side rear caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,884 miles

Nearside Front Worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,431 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,224 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,688 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 23,206 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,668 miles

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

Offside 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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YK08 YSS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK08 YSS, 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 YK08 YSS registered?

YK08 YSS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is YK08 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 YSS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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