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YH08 RYR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,973 mi
Last recorded50,973 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 RYR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 50,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen is cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2026 50,973 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen is cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 43,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ARB drop link boot deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ARB drop link boot deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 43,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ARB drop link boot deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ARB drop link boot deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 36,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 36,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,278 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,580 miles

Both front tyres are bald/balding on the inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 32,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres are bald/balding on the inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 25,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,006 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,592 miles

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

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

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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YH08 RYR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH08 RYR, 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 YH08 RYR registered?

YH08 RYR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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