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YS08 RXJ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,235 mi
Last recorded133,235 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 RXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 133,235 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 133,235 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 127,318 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

auxilary belt deteraited/noisey

Fail 4 Oct 2023 127,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

AUX belt deteriorated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 122,718 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 122,718 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 133,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 125,899 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 117,739 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 117,738 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating because of the wheel bearing (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up affecting n/s/r brake (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 108,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,631 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 91,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever seized (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,935 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 75,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 43,119 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,852 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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YS08 RXJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS08 RXJ, 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 YS08 RXJ registered?

YS08 RXJ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is YS08 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 RXJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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