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GM08 BYK

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,419 mi
Last recorded165,419 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 BYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 165,419 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 164,883 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 162,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil leak from rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial oil leak underside around engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 162,281 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer rosejoint bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer rosejoint bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer 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))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil leak from rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial oil leak underside around engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 154,723 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 148,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 145,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 142,836 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 139,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and small cut in tread

Offside Front Deep cut in tyre tread but not showing cords

Fail 3 May 2018 139,762 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and small cut in tread

Offside Front Deep cut in tyre tread but not showing cords

Pass 3 May 2017 135,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30/20 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 127,293 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 1 May 2015 121,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 May 2015 121,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 115,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,793 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 58,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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GM08 BYK is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GM08 BYK, 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 GM08 BYK registered?

GM08 BYK is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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