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RDM 26

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,885 mi
Last recorded48,885 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDM 26
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 49,197 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 48,075 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking between tread

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 35,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking between tread

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,190 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,809 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,122 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,489 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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RDM 26 is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDM 26, 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 RDM 26 registered?

RDM 26 is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is RDM 26 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDM 26 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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