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RX08 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,802 mi
Last recorded86,802 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,802 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 83,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 83,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,561 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 78,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm rubber boot slightly deterioated (Splitting)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the base of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tye rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,887 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 70,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 67,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 64,050 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,966 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front outer amber marker light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,303 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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RX08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Silver 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 RX08 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX08 XKR?

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What year was RX08 XKR registered?

RX08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is RX08 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 XKR 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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