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DH08 HAT

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,760 mi
Last recorded105,760 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH08 HAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 99,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,241 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 93,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,458 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 91,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f/n/s and f/o/s brake pipes slightly corroded at flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tie Rod ball joint dust cover split but not allowing ingress of dirt or water

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 86,668 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs very worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads tracking narrow on inner discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f/n/s and f/o/s brake pipes slightly corroded at flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tie Rod ball joint dust cover split but not allowing ingress of dirt or water

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,491 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,452 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wall starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,432 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner tyre wall starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,570 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure n/s o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,407 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has cut to inner side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing down

Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing down

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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DH08 HAT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DH08 HAT, 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 DH08 HAT registered?

DH08 HAT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DH08 HAT safe to buy?

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