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YC08 VKU

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,615 mi
Last recorded75,615 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary belt starting to break up

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 71,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 68,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,545 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

both rear drive shaft outer boots leaking slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,600 miles

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,948 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,179 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,672 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 43,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,435 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,733 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 266,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YC08 VKU is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YC08 VKU, 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 YC08 VKU registered?

YC08 VKU is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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