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RO05 XKS

2006 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,145 mi
Last recorded58,145 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 58,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,250 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 57,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,429 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,713 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,268 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,199 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 44,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear hand brake nearside low reading

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,331 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,773 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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RO05 XKS is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO05 XKS, 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 RO05 XKS registered?

RO05 XKS is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is RO05 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO05 XKS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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