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EF08 ULH

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,651 mi
Last recorded82,651 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ULH
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 82,651 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 82,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,641 miles

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,869 miles

Diff has slight oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,459 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge, Cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,564 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 23 Apr 2019 71,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,907 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,788 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres close to the wear bars

nearside rear drive inner seal leaking oil

offside front tyre bald on the inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,797 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut inner wall

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,201 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,269 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,454 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 47,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,917 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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EF08 ULH is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF08 ULH, 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 EF08 ULH registered?

EF08 ULH is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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