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VX08 DWY

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,259 mi
Last recorded57,259 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 DWY
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tie rod outer dust cover split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 56,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 55,994 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 55,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,162 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 54,157 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm rose joint boot leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 40,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 35,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,682 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 26,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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VX08 DWY is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX08 DWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 DWY registered?

VX08 DWY is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is VX08 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 DWY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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