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SF08 VVR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,478 mi
Last recorded82,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 82,478 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 80,723 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 80,716 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 78,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,858 miles

body coated

covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2021 74,763 miles

Brake cable damaged main (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear at shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,660 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,509 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 73,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner wall spilt (5.2.3 (e))

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 also inner wall split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,893 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 71,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner wall

Fail 13 Dec 2016 64,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner wall

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,877 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,978 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 46,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,257 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 42,257 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,194 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 35,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VVR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

SF08 VVR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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