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YL08 BXB

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,958 mi
Last recorded184,958 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 BXB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 184,958 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY/ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 13 Sep 2024 184,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY/ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2023 176,489 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front bonnet struts weak

corrosion through out under body

Fail 20 Jul 2023 175,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet struts weak, Underbody, suspension components corrosion

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 164,382 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2021 151,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 148,300 miles

Offside Front driveshaft has some play

corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 23 Oct 2020 148,300 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front driveshaft has some play

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 2 May 2019 140,402 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,966 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 127,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 120,246 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,154 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 88,145 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 83,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2010 68,779 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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YL08 BXB is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL08 BXB, 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 YL08 BXB registered?

YL08 BXB is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 BXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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