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FS08 AJS

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,002 mi
Last recorded118,002 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS08 AJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 118,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,606 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 115,560 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 115,553 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,672 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,256 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 100,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,288 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 93,996 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,935 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,649 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 79,604 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,595 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 68,595 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,032 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,604 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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FS08 AJS 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 77.3%.

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 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 FS08 AJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FS08 AJS registered?

FS08 AJS is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FS08 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS08 AJS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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