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RV08 FZR

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,667 mi
Last recorded116,667 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 FZR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 116,667 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 116,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 107,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 107,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 97,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 88,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 70,545 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,162 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,975 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 47,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 36,699 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake hose/pipe corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 34,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak REAR AXLE

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

Pass 9 May 2017 30,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 24,476 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,316 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 18,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 7,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 4,966 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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RV08 FZR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 61,934 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV08 FZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RV08 FZR registered?

RV08 FZR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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