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N55 GEF

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,642 mi
Last recorded58,642 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 GEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 58,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear - Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner Ball Joint (Rose Bush) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Suspension Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 58,642 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear - Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner Ball Joint (Rose Bush) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Suspension Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 58,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 58,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 56,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 56,040 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 54,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,508 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 38,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 23,558 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 May 2012 17,774 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,346 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 15,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,693 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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N55 GEF is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N55 GEF, 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 N55 GEF registered?

N55 GEF is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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