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AB08 CAU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

209,872 mi
Last recorded209,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CAU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 209,872 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2021 197,653 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 197,652 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 184,855 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 184,853 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 171,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & offside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 171,012 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 156,165 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 143,382 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 143,382 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,430 miles

clutch/flywheel noisey

Fail 15 Jul 2016 131,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 118,202 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 106,507 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 106,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,367 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,367 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 94,150 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 75,188 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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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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