Jaguar Unknown (2008)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 8.6% first-time pass rate

2008 Jaguar Unknown

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2008 Jaguar Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 71.4% below UK average
8.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
51,917
typical mileage
44,883–66,802 middle half
1.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2008 Jaguar Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (82%) 110 9.5% 0.11
Diesel (18%) 24 4.2% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Jaguar Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

44,883
low mileage
51,917
typical
66,802
high mileage

Half of all 2008 Jaguar Unknown vehicles fall between 44,883 and 66,802 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Jaguar Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 15.4%
    Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
  • 15.4%
    Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
  • 15.4%
    Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
  • 15.4%
    Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 15.4%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 15.4%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 15.4%
    Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
  • 15.4%
    Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.

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