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MY08 MRG

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,011 mi
Last recorded120,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 MRG
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 120,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 115,529 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,569 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 109,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,578 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 103,554 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft seal slight leak of oil.

Nearside Rear Rear suspension rod inner ball joint dust cover slight leak of grease.

Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,081 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 98,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 50,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,768 miles

N/S/F TYRE JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,063 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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MY08 MRG is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black 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 MY08 MRG, 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 MY08 MRG registered?

MY08 MRG is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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