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MC08 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,310 mi
Last recorded55,310 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 55,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 51,871 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 50,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 49,702 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 49,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 49,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall has various small cuts

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,090 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 285 30 20 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 32,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 35 20 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 285 30 20 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,021 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 13,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 11,376 miles

n/s wiper torn

Fail 8 Oct 2012 11,360 miles

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

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,794 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 6,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake warning light on

engine management light on

pedestrian light on

traction control light on

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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MC08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC08 XKR, 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 MC08 XKR registered?

MC08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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