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MK06 GZY

2006 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,086 mi
Last recorded80,086 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 GZY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,482 miles

all front suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2022 78,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,858 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

No emission print out - printer fault

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,836 miles

abs light on went out when driven

handbrake action stiff

rear subframe mounting bushes .near side worn offside some movement

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,650 miles

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

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

rbt park brake efficiency :16%

Fail 15 Jun 2012 68,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,590 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,590 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

4 wheel alignment

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,099 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,099 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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MK06 GZY is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK06 GZY, 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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MK06 GZY is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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