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A26 TBC

2006 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,897 mi
Last recorded172,897 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xjr71,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 TBC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 172,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 165,199 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 160,756 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 157,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 151,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn...255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2020 149,795 miles

Diff input seal leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2019 146,863 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 141,058 miles

Central Rear Rear differential corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 134,463 miles

Offside Rear Wheel inner rim has been welded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 134,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Wheel inner rim has been welded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 126,046 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,836 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 103,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,264 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 48,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,107 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 44,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,330 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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A26 TBC is a 2006 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 71,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 TBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A26 TBC registered?

A26 TBC is a 2006 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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