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Y999 TJS

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,857 mi
Last recorded39,857 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 TJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 39,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to suspension components at rear

nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2024 38,984 miles

LSD FITTED SO DECELOROMETER USED

Pass 7 Sep 2023 38,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 37,123 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 37,107 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drop links o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear inner covers on tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating all four corners (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear parking brake pads low

general under body corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,146 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 36,145 miles

Brake performance not tested due to frozen caliper on o/s/f (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper stuck on and stopping wheel rotation (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin parking brake pads wearing (o/s and n/s) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 35,847 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 27,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,321 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,860 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 25,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 24,535 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 17,771 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,358 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,246 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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Y999 TJS is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black 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 Y999 TJS, 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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Y999 TJS is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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