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RF08 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 45,991 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 45,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,533 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 44,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,180 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,382 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,127 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 37,127 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside front tyre has gouges on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has several cuts in tread couldnt see any cords

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 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RF08 XKR registered?

RF08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is RF08 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 XKR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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