2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Jaguar XK8 MOT pass rate and common faults

115 MOT tests in 2024. 73.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time73.0%
Failed or needed repairs27.0%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 115 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  3. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.6%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.7%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension13.9%
  2. Lights & electrics13.9%
  3. Brakes8.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  5. Tyres5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.5%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Jaguar XK8?

In 2024, 73.0% of 2006 Jaguar XK8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 115 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Jaguar XK8?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Jaguar XK8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).