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DX08 CUH

2008 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,141 mi
Last recorded149,141 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar S-type52,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 CUH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,141 miles

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 10 May 2024 146,750 miles

Front Both sides track rod ends corroded

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged Font and rear tyre worn on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 146,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush broken (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Both sides track rod ends corroded

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged Font and rear tyre worn on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 144,298 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 141,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 141,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,850 miles

Both headlight beam pattern poor

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 138,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlight beam pattern poor

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,359 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,643 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 123,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,335 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

Nearside Rear tie rod outer bush dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

wipers split and smearing

Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

Nearside Rear tie rod outer bush dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

wipers split and smearing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,294 miles

Both head lamp lenses crazing but beam pattern still visible

Fail 16 Feb 2017 105,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both head lamp lenses crazing but beam pattern still visible

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,833 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,321 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,989 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,245 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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DX08 CUH is a 2008 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 52,822 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 S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX08 CUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX08 CUH registered?

DX08 CUH is a 2008 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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