2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

679 MOT tests in 2024. 76.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

135Well above average
Passed first time76.7%
Failed or needed repairs23.3%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 679 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  6. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension11.6%
  2. Lights & electrics8.7%
  3. Brakes7.5%
  4. Tyres6.2%
  5. Steering5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 76.7% of 2008 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 679 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 135, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).