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AC08 TGU

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,468 mi
Last recorded119,468 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 TGU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 119,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s+o/s Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 115,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked but not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheel rim inner beads distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 107,681 miles

Inner sills weakened

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sills weakened

service pedal spongy in operation

Fail 7 Apr 2022 107,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn control arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills weakened

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated possible internal damage has been driven whist flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sills weakened

service pedal spongy in operation

Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks/splits in both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly rough in action

brake pedal spongy

Fail 14 Apr 2021 98,673 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks/splits in both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly rough in action

brake pedal spongy

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,037 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,269 miles

nearside front linkrod slight play

nearside front road wheel slightly damaged

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear linkage slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2019 89,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

nearside front linkrod slight play

nearside front road wheel slightly damaged

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear linkage slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,597 miles

offside rear linkage has slight play

rear roll bar bushes have play

Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,112 miles

front brake discs worn on the inner faces

front inner brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre close to legal limit outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2017 77,099 miles

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

front brake discs worn on the inner faces

front inner brake pads getting low

offside front tyre close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,899 miles

offside windscreen washer weak

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,196 miles

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,985 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,230 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 33,230 miles

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

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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AC08 TGU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AC08 TGU, 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 AC08 TGU registered?

AC08 TGU is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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