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RV55 GPE

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,715 mi
Last recorded83,715 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,715 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,010 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,891 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,220 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2018 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Behind subframe. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting point corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting point corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,353 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,032 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Rear slight surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,731 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,948 miles

Both front tyre treads very low/bald on the inner edges.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 25,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Both front tyre treads very low/bald on the inner edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,448 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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RV55 GPE is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RV55 GPE, 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 RV55 GPE registered?

RV55 GPE is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for RV55 GPE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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