2008 Jaguar Xkr — MOT failures & pass rate
4,446 MOT tests on the 2008 Jaguar Xkr are in this dataset, and 81.6% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.3% of the time, so this is 7.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (7.7%) and lighting & signalling (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, track rod end and linkage ball joint dust cover — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 412 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 Xkr fails 17.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 20.0% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 22.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 7.7% | 343 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 245 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.4% | 196 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 193 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.7% | 166 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.5% | 112 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 412 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 279 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 136 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 119 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 72 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 70 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 22.2% | 987 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.8% | 926 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.5% | 691 |
| 4 | Steering | 5.1% | 226 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 4.8% | 213 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 180 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 358 | 17.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,538 | 17.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,594 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 751 | 19.6% |
| 120-150k | 174 | 23.0% |
| 150k+ | 30 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 940 | 19.3% |
| 2022 | 900 | 17.7% |
| 2023 | 894 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | 845 | 16.8% |
| 2025 | 867 | 20.3% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Xkr
On a 2008 Xkr, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (7.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (5.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Jaguar Xkrs pass their MOT?
81.6% of the 4,446 2008 Jaguar Xkr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Jaguar Xkr?
Suspension, recorded in 7.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.5%).
Does the 2008 Xkr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.0% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,446 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.