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R1 EDM

2006 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,133 mi
Last recorded64,133 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 EDM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,571 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 63,524 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,778 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 61,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,524 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 52,010 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 49,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 45,828 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2016 42,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 38,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,173 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 35,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,706 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 25,777 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 21,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 21,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,159 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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R1 EDM is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R1 EDM, 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 R1 EDM registered?

R1 EDM is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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