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Y121 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 110,008 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 110,008 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 108,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 103,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front and rear wheels/tyres damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2023 100,117 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,540 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,360 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,311 miles

Malfunction indicator light (mil) is on

both front tyres have wear to inner edge and deep cuts to tread

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

front undershield is damaged

underside caked dried mud

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,943 miles

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

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

damage nearside outer sill cover

damage rear bumper

mil on

two nails in nearside rear tyre

underside caked with dried mud

Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,943 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage nearside outer sill cover

damage rear bumper

mil on

two nails in nearside rear tyre

underside caked with dried mud

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,346 miles

air bag light on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y121 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 Y121 XKR, 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 Y121 XKR registered?

Y121 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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