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L18 XJR

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

223,602 mi
Last recorded223,602 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 223,602 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 222,833 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 222,833 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 221,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 220,303 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 218,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 216,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 211,688 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 206,855 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on hand brake

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

underside and engine covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2016 190,804 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 190,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 173,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion very slight to boot lid (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing

Offside Rear air suspension dust cover split/holed

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 155,254 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 132,892 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 83,078 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

electronic parking brake malfunction indicator light on

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,151 miles

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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L18 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 61,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L18 XJR, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L18 XJR registered?

L18 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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