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AB08 DMX

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,022 mi
Last recorded102,022 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DMX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 102,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 91,334 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 86,915 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 86,915 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,032 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 68,032 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 61,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,769 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 45,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 19,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,209 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 DMX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

AB08 DMX is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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