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LR08 VPE

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,110 mi
Last recorded49,110 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 VPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 49,110 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,233 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 48,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 47,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 285/30/20 (MARKED) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 285.35.20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2021 44,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small splits appearing chalked....with closer inspection maybe to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp aim going to the left....not considered to excess

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material braided flex hose metal pipe to pipe work chalked.....very corroded with closer inspection maybe to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bend inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust tin heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,534 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,041 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,898 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,965 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,887 miles

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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LR08 VPE is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LR08 VPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR08 VPE registered?

LR08 VPE is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LR08 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 VPE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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