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S5 XKS

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,015 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 82,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 79,788 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 77,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 71,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,938 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,490 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 43,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 38,692 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a large cut on the inner sidewall but not yet to the cord.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,510 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a very large cut on the inner sidewall but not yet to the cord.

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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S5 XKS is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S5 XKS, 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 S5 XKS registered?

S5 XKS is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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