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RF08 XCO

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,051 mi
Last recorded80,051 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 XCO
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,051 miles

Both front track rod ends corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff N/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff casing heavily corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 80,039 miles

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

Both front track rod ends corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff N/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff casing heavily corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 79,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,585 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,957 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 78,957 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,850 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive differential to drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,059 miles

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose but still supported

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,937 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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RF08 XCO is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF08 XCO, 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 RF08 XCO registered?

RF08 XCO is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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