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W27 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,705 mi
Last recorded85,705 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW27 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,705 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edgebut no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 70,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,847 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,428 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,739 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 41,735 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,993 miles

engine covers fitted

rear diff leaking oil

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 37,993 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers fitted

rear diff leaking oil

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 32,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,842 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 23,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 18,503 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 14,821 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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W27 XKR 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 77.8%.

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 W27 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 W27 XKR registered?

W27 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is W27 XKR safe to buy?

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