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SF08 XED

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,185 mi
Last recorded94,185 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 94,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 90,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,032 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 88,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 86,657 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 86,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of the flexible brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,221 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2020 81,240 miles

Nearside Rear rear axle leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,899 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,621 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 67,621 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,764 miles

front brake disc are corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,745 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 XED is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XED, 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

How do I check the history of SF08 XED?

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What year was SF08 XED registered?

SF08 XED is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is SF08 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF08 XED shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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