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VX55 EWR

2006 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,340 mi
Last recorded166,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 EWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 166,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 162,282 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 156,023 miles

rear tyres on minimum legal limits

Fail 9 Jun 2017 156,023 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

rear tyres on minimum legal limits

Pass 24 Mar 2016 145,619 miles

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Mar 2016 145,510 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear arm as marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer arm bush as marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear arm as marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer arm bush as marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

engine cover is fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 142,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 142,021 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 138,106 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 127,997 miles

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

front discs are worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,934 miles

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

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

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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VX55 EWR is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX55 EWR, 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 VX55 EWR registered?

VX55 EWR is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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