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HJ55 LCN

2006 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,717 mi
Last recorded33,717 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LCN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 33,717 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 33,695 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 33,609 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed in rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed in rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 32,658 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,809 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

tyres very slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2022 30,927 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides almost excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2020 30,223 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 30,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 29,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 28,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,221 miles

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

damaged n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 16 Nov 2015 26,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

damaged n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,830 miles

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

slight damage n/s/f and n/s/r outer tyre walls

Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,528 miles

damaged n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 5 Nov 2013 21,528 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damaged n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 16,363 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,367 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,423 miles

N/S/R tyre has a cut to tread, not deep enough to reach the cords.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play to both rear inner driveshaft universal joints.

Very slight play to N/S/F suspension lower bush.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 10,160 miles

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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HJ55 LCN is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Grey 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 XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 48,525 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ55 LCN, 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.

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What year was HJ55 LCN registered?

HJ55 LCN is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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