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XK08 RSM

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,137 mi
Last recorded66,137 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK08 RSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 66,137 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 64,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 63,385 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 61,573 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 55,326 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 55,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,443 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,347 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,202 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,204 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,167 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 2 Mar 2015 42,344 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 40,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 30,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 22,303 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,134 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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XK08 RSM is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XK08 RSM, 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 XK08 RSM registered?

XK08 RSM is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is XK08 RSM safe to buy?

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