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AB08 DMV

2008 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,500 mi
Last recorded182,500 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DMV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 182,500 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 182,497 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2022 168,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 156,626 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 153,082 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 144,963 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 7 Mar 2018 137,275 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 5 Mar 2018 137,085 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both front flashing (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high not adjusting (1.8)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 11 Mar 2017 131,348 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 131,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 107,167 miles

Zero emissions recorded

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 107,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,679 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,093 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,809 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 DMV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DMV, 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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AB08 DMV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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