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PVJ 979

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,178 mi
Last recorded29,178 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVJ 979
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 29,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 27,782 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 25,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 24,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 21,174 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,834 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 20,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 19,906 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,512 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 14,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 14,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 13,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 10,302 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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PVJ 979 is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 52,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PVJ 979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PVJ 979 registered?

PVJ 979 is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is PVJ 979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVJ 979 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVJ 979 have outstanding finance?

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