2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

4,289 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,289 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    161 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    137 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    147 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.5%
  2. Lights & electrics17.7%
  3. Brakes16.3%
  4. Tyres10.0%
  5. Body & chassis7.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.8%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Jaguar X-Type?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2008 Jaguar X-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,289 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Jaguar X-Type?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; coil spring: fractured or broken; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Jaguar X-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).