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V700 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,980 mi
Last recorded79,980 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation required. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres. 285 30 20 / 255 35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 75,448 miles

rear arms corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 74,335 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

both rear brake hose ridgid parts corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,421 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 73,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255\35\20 cut deep to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,604 miles

both rear anti roll bar links corroded

rear subframe corroded slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joins to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joins to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285-30-20 cut in sidewall inner not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285-30-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall 285/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,129 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 62,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test 255/35/20

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 255/35/20

Fail 12 Oct 2017 58,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test 255/35/20

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 255/35/20

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,598 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 255/35/20

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,877 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,877 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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V700 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V700 XKR, 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 V700 XKR registered?

V700 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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