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Y208 EKR

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,536 mi
Last recorded69,536 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 EKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,536 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 68,179 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 67,861 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,502 miles

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

Offside Front shocker bottom mount repaired but adequate

Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,516 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 66,516 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,704 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,417 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,462 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,462 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,267 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,196 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,360 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,634 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,818 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to side wall not exposing cordes

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2008 52,818 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

nearside front tyre has cut to side wall not exposing cordes

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,149 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,955 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 22,339 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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Y208 EKR is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 67,563 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 Y208 EKR, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y208 EKR registered?

Y208 EKR is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y208 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y208 EKR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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