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GK55 CAT

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,036 mi
Last recorded54,036 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 54,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 53,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 53,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,133 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 51,535 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 51,534 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,540 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,662 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 24 Oct 2013 36,343 miles

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

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

The front tyres are wearing heavily on inside edge and would recommend checking wheel alignment

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,648 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,526 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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GK55 CAT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GK55 CAT, 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 GK55 CAT registered?

GK55 CAT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is GK55 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK55 CAT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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