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AJZ 998

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,901 mi
Last recorded117,901 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 998
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 117,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 114,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 113,912 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 113,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 113,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 110,636 miles

Rear Lower rear subframe strengthening plate corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Mar 2021 110,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured 2 cracks in wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower rear subframe strengthening plate corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,668 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 107,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,628 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 102,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 86,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,339 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,337 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,244 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,684 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,638 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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AJZ 998 is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJZ 998, 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 AJZ 998 registered?

AJZ 998 is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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