MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears splitting around inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users readings off scale (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
no oil showing on dip stick (very low level) (topped up with 2.5 ltrs to just above min for smoke test)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear springs rusty
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear springs rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills / sills to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills / sills to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & offside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & offside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
clutch/flywheel noisey
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly in tread
clutch/flywheel noisey
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
turbo pipe not conected
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?
Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB08 CAU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 AB08 CAU, 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 AB08 CAU registered?
AB08 CAU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is AB08 CAU safe to buy?
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