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AB08 DMU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,546 mi
Last recorded119,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DMU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 119,546 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded / all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 119,544 miles

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

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

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

suspension components corroded / all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 109,184 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Engine very noisy around ribbed belt area

OSF tyre worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 109,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Engine very noisy around ribbed belt area

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF tyre worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,996 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,324 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,767 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,991 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,867 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DMU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

AB08 DMU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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