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YT08 XZS

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,492 mi
Last recorded134,492 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XZS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 134,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,763 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 130,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,276 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 125,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 3 Dec 2019 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing on inner arch panel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 112,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald / 2mm remainder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing on inner arch panel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald and 2mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,274 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Fail 30 Nov 2018 105,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 99,028 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,886 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 92,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm + devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,159 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2015 78,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,190 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 69,189 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,774 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,604 miles

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

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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 XZS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YT08 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

YT08 XZS is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YT08 XZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 XZS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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