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SG08 YLE

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 YLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 79,009 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,334 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Dec 2024 74,334 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NOTE-rear heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 65,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Note: Exhaust heat shield loose at rear above silencer

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,931 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 53,773 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 14 Mar 2018 48,727 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,227 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,448 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,691 miles

2 front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,886 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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SG08 YLE 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLE, 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 SG08 YLE registered?

SG08 YLE is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SG08 YLE safe to buy?

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