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YX08 RHK

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 RHK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,014 miles

Backbox clamp snapped.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 73,014 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Backbox clamp snapped.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,695 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 68,695 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer sidewall and wearing on outer shoulder/tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly high 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 64,454 miles

Central Undertray insecure re-secured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer sidewall and wearing on outer shoulder/tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure re- secured (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly high 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,354 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,944 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,179 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 54,178 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner front pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear both rubber spring covers displaced

Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,049 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner front pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear both rubber spring covers displaced

Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 36,159 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,176 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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YX08 RHK is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX08 RHK, 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 YX08 RHK registered?

YX08 RHK is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is YX08 RHK safe to buy?

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