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2006 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,507 mi
Last recorded19,507 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 BOS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 19,507 miles

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

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

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

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

under body suspension and sub frames starting to corrode needs good oil spray to help

Fail 28 Apr 2026 19,507 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

under body suspension and sub frames starting to corrode needs good oil spray to help

Pass 28 Mar 2022 19,282 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyre treads cracking slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2022 19,282 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyre treads cracking slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2020 18,610 miles

Check pedestrian warning message on dash.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 18,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 18,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 17,721 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

pedestrian impact fault on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2016 17,104 miles

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

pedestrian impact system light on dash

Fail 27 Jan 2016 17,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

pedestrian impact system light on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2014 16,325 miles

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

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

pedestrian system warning light on dash

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,694 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,692 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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V2 BOS is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V2 BOS, 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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V2 BOS is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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