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YT08 YAE

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,779 mi
Last recorded78,779 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YAE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 78,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,186 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,865 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,522 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,514 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement Parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake on calipar (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement Parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake on calipar (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,558 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,359 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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YT08 YAE is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YT08 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

YT08 YAE is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 YAE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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