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L7 BCT

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,012 mi
Last recorded56,012 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 BCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 56,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,417 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,991 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 3 rose joint rubbers deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 3 rose joint rubbers deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 54,676 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 54,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,781 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 53,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread, check condition regularly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread, check condition regularly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 51,681 miles

Front Inner brake pad condition unable to assess

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,820 miles

pedestrian protection light on

Pass 30 May 2018 46,880 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 46,880 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,772 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 39,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,141 miles

n/s/f tyre has splits on inner sidewall but not to cords

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,777 miles

nearside front tyre has small tear on inner wall,advise replace

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,622 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,021 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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L7 BCT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black 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 L7 BCT, 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 L7 BCT registered?

L7 BCT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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