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YY08 URU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,178 mi
Last recorded125,178 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 URU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 125,178 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 115,888 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 115,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 111,378 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 111,378 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,669 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 105,668 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,959 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,437 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 109,495 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,152 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 URU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

YY08 URU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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