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GF08 XEK

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,903 mi
Last recorded78,903 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XEK
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes and cover slightly worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 66,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 60,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 56,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 55,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,245 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyre valve stems are cracked and perished close to excess

Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,717 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 41,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,034 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,997 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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GF08 XEK 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 88.9%.

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 GF08 XEK, 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 GF08 XEK registered?

GF08 XEK is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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