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Y555 JON

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,857 mi
Last recorded142,857 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 JON
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 142,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 141,229 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 141,224 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,886 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 134,719 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips in centre part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer joint has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 131,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 123,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 114,843 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,998 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 107,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shock absorber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 91,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,743 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,282 miles

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

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 10 Jan 2014 57,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,086 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2012 32,917 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 7 Jan 2011 23,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on inner portion of tyre advise replacement

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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Y555 JON is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 Y555 JON, 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 Y555 JON registered?

Y555 JON is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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