2008 Jaguar X-Type · 18,277 MOT tests
2008 Jaguar X-Type reliability
2008 Jaguar X-Types fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 X-Type years (18,277 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- 39.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 109,902
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,277
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.3% of tests fail here (65% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar X-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.5%
- Lights and electrics13%
- Brakes10.6%
- Tyres9%
- Body, chassis and structure6.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.61%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.18%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.58%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 2.27%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.22%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (14.39%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.97%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.48%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
2008 Jaguar X-Types fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 X-Type years (18,277 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar X-Type MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.61% of tests), position lamp not working (3.18% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Jaguar X-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Jaguar X-Type shows 109,902 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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