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SG08 ABP

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,910 mi
Last recorded51,910 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 ABP
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,910 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear link boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 51,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both rear wrong direction. (5.2.3 (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear link boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 50,746 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All braided line ferruls corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 50,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All braided line ferruls corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 49,208 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 49,208 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light stays on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and rear appear soft. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 May 2019 46,725 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 46,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested co level excessively high choked emission machine. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high both aims are high. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal sections of both rear flexible hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

central locking inoperative.

headlamp washers inoperative.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,051 miles

offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not through to cords

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,434 miles

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

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

severe oil leak at diff

Fail 5 Apr 2016 43,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

severe oil leak at diff

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 36,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 29,996 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,010 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 15,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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SG08 ABP is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SG08 ABP, 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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SG08 ABP is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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