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RO51 MCV

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,295 mi
Last recorded53,295 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MCV
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 53,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 52,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 52,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 52,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,959 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,578 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,966 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 40,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,903 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,558 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 5,466 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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RO51 MCV is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO51 MCV, 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 RO51 MCV registered?

RO51 MCV is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RO51 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 MCV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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