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VX08 DXA

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,042 mi
Last recorded97,042 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 DXA
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 97,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 95,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 94,409 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 90,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,854 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,974 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,102 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 77,088 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,601 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,111 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,328 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 63,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,031 miles

undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,388 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 44,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

tracking advised.

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 DXA is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Red 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 VX08 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

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

Is VX08 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 DXA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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