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VX58 TAU

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,067 mi
Last recorded112,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 TAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 112,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 109,780 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 107,085 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 98,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 94,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also over 13 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also over 13 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,626 miles

Mil light on

Fail 23 Aug 2017 80,625 miles

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

Mil light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,972 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,360 miles

nearside + offside front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,110 miles

nearside + offside front tyres worn inside edge

screw + nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,073 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,859 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front nearside tyre approaching wear bars

offside front tyreapproaching wear bars

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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VX58 TAU is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX58 TAU, 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 VX58 TAU registered?

VX58 TAU is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is VX58 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX58 TAU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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