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JAGUAR XKR2008 · 4.2L PETROL

DS 6535

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 57,677 miles recorded, this GREY 2008 JAGUAR XKR runs on PETROL with a 4196cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 23/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/06/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
4196cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean pass record over the last three years. Following the most recent test in December 2025 at 57,677 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of consecutive clean passes in late 2023 and 2024, indicating that the current owner is maintaining the vehicle to a standard that avoids mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, such as the 1,553-mile interval between the December 2023 test and the December 2024 test. While this low mileage suggests minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it also introduces risks associated with age-related degradation of stationary parts. The failure in December 2022 at 53,821 miles appears as an isolated incident that was rectified immediately, as the vehicle has not flagged any further faults since. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from low-use neglect, specifically rubber-based items and fluid-related seals. Given the low mileage, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and sidewalls may show signs of cracking despite adequate tread depth. The braking system requires a close check for surface rust or seized calipers, which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. While the MOT record shows no structural issues, a manual inspection of the underbody for corrosion remains essential for a Jaguar of this era.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean pass record over the last three years. Following the most recent test in December 2025 at 57,677 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of consecutive clean passes in late 2023 and 2024, indicating that the current owner is maintaining the vehicle to a standard that avoids mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, such as the 1,553-mile interval between the December 2023 test and the December 2024 test. While this low mileage suggests minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it also introduces risks associated with age-related degradation of stationary parts. The failure in December 2022 at 53,821 miles appears as an isolated incident that was rectified immediately, as the vehicle has not flagged any further faults since. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from low-use neglect, specifically rubber-based items and fluid-related seals. Given the low mileage, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and sidewalls may show signs of cracking despite adequate tread depth. The braking system requires a close check for surface rust or seized calipers, which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. While the MOT record shows no structural issues, a manual inspection of the underbody for corrosion remains essential for a Jaguar of this era.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2008 Jaguar Xkr (DS 6535) has a recorded MOT history spanning from December 2022 to December 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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