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18 CB

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,207 mi
Last recorded47,207 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 CB
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 47,207 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,969 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 46,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,821 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 46,642 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer, perished and splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear outer, perished and splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,177 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 42,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,178 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,095 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,818 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,263 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,079 miles

1/2 ltr of 5w/30 oil needed for test

Brake pads on front and rear are wearing thin

Offside rear tyre pressure was on 12 psi

Small cuts and splits in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,198 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,474 miles

rear tyres just 2 mm

Pass 30 Dec 2011 22,665 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

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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18 CB is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 18 CB, 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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18 CB is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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