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S500 RWF

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,470 mi
Last recorded47,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RWF
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,470 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 47,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 44,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 44,020 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 44,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 43,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 42,320 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,220 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,014 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 36,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,832 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 25,832 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,467 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 13,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 12,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 9,276 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged/no cord showing

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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S500 RWF is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Blue 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 S500 RWF, 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

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What year was S500 RWF registered?

S500 RWF is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is S500 RWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 RWF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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