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R666 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,132 mi
Last recorded68,132 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 68,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 67,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 66,962 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 66,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 65,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 65,175 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot ripped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot ripped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot ripped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 64,086 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 60,888 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 60,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,795 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,959 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,236 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,377 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges close to cords

Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,374 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front brake reaction bushes are split and weak

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges close to cords

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light is on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 45,563 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,472 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 22 Sep 2011 44,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre close to limit

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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R666 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 65.4%.

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 R666 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 R666 XKR registered?

R666 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is R666 XKR safe to buy?

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