2008 Jaguar XKR 4.2L Petrol · DS 6535

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.