2008 Jaguar XKR · 2,669 MOT tests
2008 Jaguar XKR reliability
2008 Jaguar XKRs fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 XKR years (2,669 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- 22.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 64,656
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,669
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.8% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar XKR
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.8%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Tyres4.7%
- Brakes4.1%
- Steering3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.66%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.14%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.65%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.46%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.35%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.9%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (3.6%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XKR year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Jaguar XKR reliable?
2008 Jaguar XKRs fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 XKR years (2,669 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Jaguar XKR MOT?
Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (2.66% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (2.14% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Jaguar XKR have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Jaguar XKR shows 64,656 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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