2008 Jaguar XKR 4.2L Petrol · RY57 WFN
2008 Jaguar XKR (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 63,392 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XKR
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY57 WFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 63,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY57 WFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Jaguar Xkr (RY57 WFN) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
RY57 WFN Mileage History
- 21/08/202362,157 mi
- 17/09/202463,109 mi+952 mi
- 27/09/202463,116 mi+7 mi
- 25/02/202663,392 mi+276 mi
- 27/02/202663,392 mi
Average of roughly 490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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