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R88 DES

2008 Jaguar Xk

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,985 mi
Last recorded55,985 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xk50,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 DES
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 55,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 55,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 53,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 52,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,449 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,443 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,499 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,058 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,533 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,653 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,610 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 26,607 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 25,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 22,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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R88 DES is a 2008 Jaguar Xk in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 50,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R88 DES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R88 DES registered?

R88 DES is a 2008 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is R88 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 DES shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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