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AS07 XKR

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS07 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 77,155 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,156 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,753 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,440 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 60,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,595 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost inner dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 54,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost inner dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,877 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 47,871 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,317 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 40,305 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 39,541 miles

both nearside wheel rims have slight bends in them on inner faces

rear lower suspension arm outer rosejoint gaiters in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2017 39,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both nearside wheel rims have slight bends in them on inner faces

rear lower suspension arm outer rosejoint gaiters in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2016 38,323 miles

n/s front wheel rim is bent

Fail 17 May 2016 38,321 miles

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

n/s front wheel rim is bent

Pass 28 May 2015 36,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,451 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 30,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,792 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 24,786 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front seat belt twisted

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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AS07 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AS07 XKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AS07 XKR registered?

AS07 XKR is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is AS07 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS07 XKR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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