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L55 JAR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,771 mi
Last recorded44,771 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 JAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 44,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,772 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,348 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 40,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear stabilizer bar boots perished and small cracks but not fully split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,461 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,197 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,004 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,881 miles

Rear both rear tyres age related cracks showing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 33,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,450 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre damaged outer wall

Pass 3 Sep 2011 22,766 miles

Battery warning for smart key, becoming flat

Fail 2 Sep 2011 22,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery warning for smart key, becoming flat

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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L55 JAR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L55 JAR, 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 L55 JAR registered?

L55 JAR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is L55 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 JAR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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