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XK08 STU

2008 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,885 mi
Last recorded49,885 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xjr61,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK08 STU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 49,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 49,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 48,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 48,553 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Nov 2021 48,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,306 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 45,541 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,229 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,004 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose rigid section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose rigid section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 41,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose rigid section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose rigid section (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose rigid section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose rigid section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,948 miles

Both front brake hoses rigid sections corroded.

Both rear brake hoses rigid sections corroded

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,915 miles

Both front brake hoses rigid sections corroded.

Both rear brake hoses rigid sections corroded.

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,260 miles

Covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,600 miles

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 17 Feb 2011 15,549 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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XK08 STU 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 XK08 STU, 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 XK08 STU registered?

XK08 STU is a 2008 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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