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R8 ULA

2007 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,329 mi
Last recorded80,329 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xkr51,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ULA
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 80,329 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inside , perished and damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inside , perished and damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 78,473 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor can not secured in up position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,553 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 76,552 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 72,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,669 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 60,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pedestrian system fault displayed on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 52,784 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pedestrian system fault displayed on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,649 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 26,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,651 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 20,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R8 ULA is a 2007 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 51,471 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 R8 ULA, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R8 ULA registered?

R8 ULA is a 2007 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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