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XJR 12D

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,469 mi
Last recorded83,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJR 12D
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 79,952 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,783 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 71,919 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,685 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 68,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 66,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 64,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,236 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,952 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 58,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,889 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 53,889 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,487 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,726 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,675 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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XJR 12D is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJR 12D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJR 12D registered?

XJR 12D is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 6 December 2008.

Is XJR 12D safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJR 12D shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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