2008 Jaguar Xkr — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,446 MOT tests analysed for the 2008 Jaguar Xkr, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 81.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (75.1%).
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
Before buying a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 7.7% of tests for this year.
- 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 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.