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SH57 VKG

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 VKG
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,096 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 87,195 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 87,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 79,663 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 79,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,810 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 70,646 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 64,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,103 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,936 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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SH57 VKG is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH57 VKG, 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 SH57 VKG registered?

SH57 VKG is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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