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W8 YLS

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,784 mi
Last recorded116,784 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 YLS
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 116,784 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 116,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 115,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,212 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 113,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,724 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,210 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,739 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,946 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 92,940 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front track rod end corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth close to 1.6 mm

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

Offside Front track rod end corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread depth close to 1.6 mm

Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,240 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,360 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,628 miles

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

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 15 Apr 2013 47,750 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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W8 YLS is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W8 YLS, 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 W8 YLS registered?

W8 YLS is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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