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GB51 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,802 mi
Last recorded131,802 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,802 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 128,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 119,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 113,511 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 113,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 113,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,466 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 109,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,048 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 103,048 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 97,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,198 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 86,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 82,521 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Offside Front Tyre worn Smooth on inner and outer treads

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,474 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,473 miles

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

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

Rear brakes light rubbing

Service brake efficiency just met 54%

Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,012 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN / PADS APPROX. 50% WORN

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,427 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES - N/S MORE SEVERE.

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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GB51 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey 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 GB51 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 GB51 XKR registered?

GB51 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is GB51 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB51 XKR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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