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MH08 BFY

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,685 mi
Last recorded47,685 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 BFY
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 46,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,466 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield missing

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Jan 2021 43,455 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield missing

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 42,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

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))

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield missing

Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,340 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 42,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,592 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear tyre his splits on inside side wall

Fail 19 Jan 2018 41,558 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear tyre his splits on inside side wall

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Fail 13 Jan 2017 40,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,779 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 39,779 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,927 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,504 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,054 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,130 miles

n/s/f wheel rim badly buckled. (inner edge)

n/s/r wheel rim slightly buckled.(inside)

o/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled(inside)

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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MH08 BFY is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MH08 BFY, 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 MH08 BFY registered?

MH08 BFY is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is MH08 BFY safe to buy?

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