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B8 ELG

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,155 mi
Last recorded30,155 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ELG
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 30,155 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 30,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,272 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 29,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 28,606 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 - 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 - 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 26,363 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 24,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 24,249 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,081 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 18,552 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 16,283 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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B8 ELG 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 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 B8 ELG, 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 B8 ELG registered?

B8 ELG is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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