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888 GA

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,390 mi
Last recorded37,390 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 GA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 37,390 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 37,036 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,964 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,526 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,074 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 32,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 29,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 27,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,498 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,506 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,835 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 18,833 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,798 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 17,796 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,477 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,546 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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888 GA is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 77,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 888 GA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 888 GA registered?

888 GA is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is 888 GA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 GA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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