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J8 GKR

2007 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,608 mi
Last recorded73,608 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xjr67,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 73,608 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,277 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 70,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,381 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 65,381 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,522 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 63,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,201 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 60,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front nearside front tyre has light damage to the outer sidewall

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2019 55,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,139 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 51,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front & rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 42,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,088 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,911 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 21,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,783 miles

tyres wearing on inner edges

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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J8 GKR is a 2007 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 67,752 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 GKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J8 GKR registered?

J8 GKR is a 2007 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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