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R12 NPH

2006 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 NPH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,865 miles

Central Rear Rear subframe corrosion.

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 93,975 miles

Rear Rear sub frame corrosion.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,315 miles

Rear Rear subframe corrosion.

Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,099 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 89,099 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,470 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,873 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 76,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,523 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

underbody undersealed appears satisfactory

Fail 2 Jun 2017 75,523 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

underbody undersealed appears satisfactory

Pass 27 May 2016 73,021 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (2.4.G.1)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2015 68,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,826 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,049 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,262 miles

front and rear brake pads low

nearside rear tyre pressure low

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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R12 NPH is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R12 NPH, 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 R12 NPH registered?

R12 NPH is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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