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DA08 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,975 mi
Last recorded112,975 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 112,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 108,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,803 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 95,761 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,814 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,263 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,556 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 83,486 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield loose.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,427 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,727 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre scrubbing slightly on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,439 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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DA08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA08 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA08 XKR registered?

DA08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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