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RS 8956

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,910 mi
Last recorded78,910 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS 8956
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 74,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,983 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,870 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,026 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,264 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,050 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,089 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,912 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 21,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,299 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars on centre of tread

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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RS 8956 is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RS 8956, 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 RS 8956 registered?

RS 8956 is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is RS 8956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS 8956 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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