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YP08 KCU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,012 mi
Last recorded186,012 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 KCU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 186,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage outer side wall , worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 185,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage outer side wall , worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 179,427 miles

Nearside Lower sill Corrosion

Offside Lower sill Corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 172,337 miles

sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 166,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 160,691 miles

sills have slight surface rust

Pass 10 Apr 2019 154,578 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 154,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 151,690 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 151,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 146,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,121 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 138,903 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 138,903 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 131,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,089 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 117,088 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,695 miles

both windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 30 Mar 2012 92,694 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,530 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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 KCU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP08 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

YP08 KCU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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