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YT08 UWY

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,337 mi
Last recorded65,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 UWY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,758 miles

noise from auxillary belt area of engine

Fail 11 Apr 2013 49,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated.

noise from auxillary belt area of engine

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,951 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 33,120 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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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YT08 UWY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT08 UWY, 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 YT08 UWY registered?

YT08 UWY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YT08 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 UWY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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