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GR55 RMO

2006 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,601 mi
Last recorded42,601 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 RMO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 41,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 40,690 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,198 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 39,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 39,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,213 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 36,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 35,156 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 35,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,583 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,359 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,640 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,774 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,366 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,943 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight imbalance on front brakes - offside "lazy"

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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GR55 RMO is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 48,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR55 RMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR55 RMO registered?

GR55 RMO is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is GR55 RMO safe to buy?

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