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X8 SBG

2006 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,970 mi
Last recorded94,970 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 SBG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 94,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,832 miles

Exhaust centre silence box has loose baffles

Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,932 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,503 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 87,498 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,114 miles

front brake discs pitted

osf tyre wearing on edge

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2020 83,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted

osf tyre wearing on edge

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,277 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,340 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,792 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 32,120 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges....Topped up engine oil.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,120 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges....Topped up engine oil.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,234 miles

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

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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X8 SBG is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X8 SBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X8 SBG registered?

X8 SBG is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is X8 SBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 SBG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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