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B10 VAX

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,290 mi
Last recorded100,290 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 VAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 100,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 97,822 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 88,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 82,342 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,493 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 81,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Outer 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))

Central Exhaust: shield loose

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,648 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 75,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,965 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

Fail 24 Jul 2014 53,859 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,544 miles

Brakes Advisories- RBT Park Brake Efficiency 16%

N/S front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 46,538 miles

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

N/S front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,941 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,015 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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B10 VAX is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Blue 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 B10 VAX, 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 B10 VAX registered?

B10 VAX is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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