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YP08 EWH

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,859 mi
Last recorded125,859 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 EWH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 125,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRAILING ARMS, BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 117,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 115,422 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,964 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 114,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,493 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 112,493 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 111,963 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,445 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,700 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,622 miles

front brake discs corroded

front pads low

rear brake discs discoloured

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,532 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake reduced effect

Pass 30 May 2013 93,572 miles

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 May 2013 93,572 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 May 2012 71,401 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,089 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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YP08 EWH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP08 EWH, 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 YP08 EWH registered?

YP08 EWH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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