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RV08 YKW

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 98,847 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 97,939 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 97,939 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front side marker discoloured

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,364 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 93,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 93,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 93,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm ball joint dust cover severly deteriorated, needs attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,697 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,095 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,528 miles

rear brake application and release slightly uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,963 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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RV08 YKW is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RV08 YKW, 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 RV08 YKW registered?

RV08 YKW is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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