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YY08 AVZ

2008 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,611 mi
Last recorded129,611 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 AVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 129,611 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,488 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 121,456 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight brake bind at o/s/r

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,795 miles

cuts in n/s/r outer sidewall

Fail 14 Apr 2016 74,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

cuts in n/s/r outer sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,104 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of grease neat the nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter

Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of grease neat the nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,622 miles

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

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

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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YY08 AVZ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY08 AVZ, 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 YY08 AVZ registered?

YY08 AVZ is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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