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YY08 NCU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,614 mi
Last recorded116,614 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 NCU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,614 miles

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

Outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,774 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,744 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,744 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.41 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,674 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 101,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,802 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,738 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 84,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,450 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)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

scratch in windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2014 81,450 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

scratch in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,751 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,865 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 NCU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

YY08 NCU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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