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A20 XTY

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XTY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,603 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 115,304 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure outer sill hole (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure outer sill (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure middle of sill (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 rear shockers have corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion o/s/& n/s/ inner /outer sills

cover /under trays fitted

hand brake has travel

n/s/f tyre low on tread inner

n/s/r tyre has damage on wall

o/s/ & n/s/ rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/f head light slightly low

o/s/f wiper just in limit

o/s/r tyre low on air

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear water hose loose under car /under tray loose

sill covers fitted o/s&n/s

Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

O/S & N/S/ outer sill have been repaired /painted

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s inner sills/chassis corroded

n/s/o/s rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 105,065 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/ outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s inner sills/chassis corroded

n/s/o/s rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,954 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,942 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,757 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sills/inner sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2020 95,746 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sills/inner sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,690 miles

rear suspension components corroding

sills corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,140 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,514 miles

suspension components starting to rust

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,558 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 79,480 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,655 miles

some underbody rust

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,613 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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A20 XTY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A20 XTY, 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 A20 XTY registered?

A20 XTY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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