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YY08 ELH

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,566 mi
Last recorded149,566 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 ELH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 149,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,930 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 66,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 60,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre cracking inner tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,450 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre cracking inner tread

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,413 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,413 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,650 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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YY08 ELH is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

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

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