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AF08 MSM

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,384 mi
Last recorded131,384 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MSM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 131,384 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 131,374 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns inner sill near front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 127,927 miles

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

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2025 127,913 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom arm/spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 123,606 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,549 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 114,225 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 100,256 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 96,898 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 96,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 92,944 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 87,509 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 80,527 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2016 74,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 69,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 63,572 miles

both front tyres close to limit and cut on outer side walls.

Fail 21 May 2014 63,571 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit and cut on outer side walls.

Pass 15 May 2013 58,992 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 15 May 2013 58,992 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 15 May 2012 53,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,011 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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AF08 MSM is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF08 MSM, 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 AF08 MSM registered?

AF08 MSM is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is AF08 MSM safe to buy?

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