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PV53 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,830 mi
Last recorded69,830 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV53 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,830 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 69,830 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,254 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,714 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 47,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,002 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,491 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 44,576 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,345 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,646 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 36,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,922 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 31,922 miles

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

osf tyre starting to crack inbetween treads

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,290 miles

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

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)

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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PV53 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PV53 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PV53 XKR?

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What year was PV53 XKR registered?

PV53 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is PV53 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV53 XKR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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