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SF08 VFX

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,870 mi
Last recorded73,870 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VFX
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 73,870 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 73,870 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides--metal bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,841 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,267 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 56,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,651 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,067 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 46,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 40,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

Fail 19 Aug 2013 31,432 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre uneven wear inner edge.

tracking advised.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,432 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven wear inner edge.

tracking advised.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,844 miles

front tyres worn on inner egdes.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 20,657 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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SF08 VFX is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SF08 VFX, 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 SF08 VFX registered?

SF08 VFX is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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