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OO08 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 93,528 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 93,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured 2 Cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,746 miles

Both front brake calipers have had a modification / repair to casing.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 90,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Both front brake calipers have had a modification / repair to casing.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Dip beam pattern hight only just met requirements.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 87,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,810 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 83,806 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Section of pipe after ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 82,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Section of pipe after ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Section of pipe after ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Section of pipe after ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Section of pipe after ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 80,300 miles

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle - not affecting structural rigidity

Pass 1 Feb 2020 79,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases only just met emission criteria (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle - not affecting structural rigidity

Fail 1 Feb 2020 79,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases only just met emission criteria (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle - not affecting structural rigidity

Pass 31 Jan 2019 75,015 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 75,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,879 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under side

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,869 miles

front discs worn

Fail 15 Jan 2016 69,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Rear discs worn and rusty

front discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,162 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 64,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,672 miles

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

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

back box heat sheild insecure but not likly to fall of car

n/s/r back box exhaust rubber perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,668 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

back box heat sheild insecure but not likly to fall of car

n/s/r back box exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,650 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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OO08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OO08 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 OO08 XKR registered?

OO08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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