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Y8 VBY

2012 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,594 mi
Last recorded80,594 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xkr36,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 VBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin bush dust cover perishing

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin/bush dust covers perished

Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,027 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,742 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 55,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 51,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 45,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 35,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 35,249 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2018 29,338 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,497 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 10,696 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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Y8 VBY is a 2012 Jaguar Xkr in Grey 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

Y8 VBY is a 2012 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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