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W7 XJR

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,698 mi
Last recorded37,698 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 37,698 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s rear covers control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 34,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 30,656 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 27,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,413 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 23,629 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 23,140 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 23,134 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,640 miles

Oil leak Onto front suspension ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 22,640 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak Onto front suspension ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,043 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 20,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,821 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 15,462 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,148 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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W7 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Blue 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 Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 61,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W7 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W7 XJR registered?

W7 XJR is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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