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V8 ALT

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

6,526 mi
Last recorded6,526 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 ALT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 6,526 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 6,515 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Up-right ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 6,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 6,369 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 6,353 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 6,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 6,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 6,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 6,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,884 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 5,673 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 5,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 5,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 5,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 4,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 4,561 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 3,817 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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V8 ALT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Silver 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 V8 ALT, 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 V8 ALT registered?

V8 ALT is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is V8 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 ALT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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