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C26 XKR

2008 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,158 mi
Last recorded50,158 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar XK849,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 50,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 45,333 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,811 miles

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))

Rear oil leak from around the diff pinion area

Fail 26 Apr 2021 43,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Rear oil leak from around the diff pinion area

Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 39,634 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,285 miles

Front tyres have cracks in inner sidewall- cord not showing

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension 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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 35,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 30,261 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 26,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 21,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 21,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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C26 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 49,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C26 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C26 XKR?

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What year was C26 XKR registered?

C26 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is C26 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 XKR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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