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SB08 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,738 mi
Last recorded30,738 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 30,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 30,737 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (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))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 29,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 29,911 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 28,887 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,059 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split on ends

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 Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 27,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check beam pattern (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades starting to split on ends

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 Lower Anti-roll bar 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 28 Sep 2021 25,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,856 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,463 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,951 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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SB08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SB08 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.

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What year was SB08 XKR registered?

SB08 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SB08 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 XKR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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