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SL08 KXR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,720 mi
Last recorded76,720 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 KXR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 76,720 miles

Both wing mirror lenses discolouring but not adversely affecting view to rear

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 66,651 miles

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

Rear subframe brace corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2025 66,651 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe brace corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2023 57,318 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 56,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,595 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,970 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 52,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,519 miles

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

both rear tyres just below 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2018 49,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/20 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,479 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 44,382 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,221 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,281 miles

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

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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SL08 KXR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL08 KXR, 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 SL08 KXR registered?

SL08 KXR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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