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Y8 SWY

2012 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xkr36,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 SWY
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 98,236 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,869 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 86,373 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,763 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 73,741 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,122 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 48,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,061 miles

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm to 4.0mm

offside rear tyre down to 3mm

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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Y8 SWY is a 2012 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 36,224 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 Y8 SWY, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y8 SWY registered?

Y8 SWY is a 2012 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is Y8 SWY safe to buy?

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