2008 Jaguar XKR 4.2 Auto 4.2L Petrol · GGZ 2064

A notably clean MOT history defines this 2008 Jaguar XKR's recorded roadworthiness, with five tests spanning 2022 through late 2025 showing only a single entry of concern: a fail recorded on 25 September 2025, immediately followed by a pass on 11 October 2025. The absence of any advisories or defect codes on any of these tests suggests the car has presented no significant wear items at the time of examination across multiple annual visits, indicating either genuinely well-maintained condition or components that were renewed just prior to each test. The September-to-October 2025 fail-to-pass sequence is worth noting because no defects were recorded against either entry, which on DVSA records can sometimes indicate that the vehicle was presented in an unroadworthy condition (for example, no insurance or a tyre issue not coded), or that the failure was rectified off-record before the subsequent test. Either way, no mechanical wear points were logged against the chassis, brakes, suspension, or emissions during this period, which is a positive indicator for the recorded condition but provides limited granular detail for the prospective buyer. Against an 18-year lifespan, the recorded 70,173 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 3,900 miles, which is markedly low for any vehicle and particularly so for a high-performance grand tourer of this type. The five MOT tests cover a tight window of just over three years (2022 to 2025), so there is no direct visibility into mileage progression or any prolonged gaps in testing that would imply extended lay-up periods. Given the low annual mileage and the absence of any wear-related advisories on the recorded tests, it is plausible that the vehicle has either been used sparingly or has spent significant time stationary, both of which carry mechanical implications. Low-mileage XKRs are particularly prone to issues stemming from inactivity rather than use, including seized brake calipers from corrosion on the sliding pins, dried and cracked suspension bushes (especially the front lower wishbone and anti-roll bar links), perished coolant hoses, and stale fluids throughout the drivetrain, none of which would necessarily surface on an MOT roller or ramp examination. For a test drive, the buyer should focus on the mechanical items most likely to suffer on a low-mileage Jaguar of this vintage. Listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, paying particular attention to the front lower wishbone bushes, the anti-roll bar drop links, and the top mounts, as perished rubber in these components is a known X150 weak point. On the brakes, test from cold and then after a handful of firm stops; feel for any judder through the pedal that could indicate warped front discs, and listen for any scraping or sticking that might point to a seized caliper slide pin. The steering should feel precise without clunks through the rack on full lock, and the adaptive dampers (if fitted) should respond smoothly between settings without any warning lights on the instrument cluster. Given the supercharged 4.2-litre AJ-V8 under the bonnet, also verify that there are no warning lights present, that the gearbox changes crisply without flare between ratios, and that there is no smoke from the exhaust on start-up, all of which are common concerns on a low-use example of this engine. Because the MOT history carries no recorded advisories, there is no DVSA-documented pointer towards specific corrosion on the subframe, brake pipes, or suspension arms that an inspector should have flagged. This means the buyer cannot rely on the test record to rule out corrosion, and a physical inspection on a ramp or with the wheels removed would be highly advisable given the car's age and the fact that XKR sills, rear wheel arches, and boot floor are recognised corrosion hotspots. Equally, with no fluid-change advisories recorded, the buyer should treat the brake fluid, coolant, and supercharger oil as being of unknown age and budget for a full fluid refresh as part of the purchase. In summary, the recorded MOT profile is reassuringly clean, but the low mileage and 18-year age of the vehicle mean that the absence of recorded defects is less informative than it would be on a higher-mileage or younger car, and a pre-purchase specialist inspection at a Jaguar-independent or XK specialist remains strongly recommended.