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RV55 GRX

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,978 mi
Last recorded133,978 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 133,978 miles

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 127,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 119,697 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 119,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 109,550 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 109,360 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,895 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 86,962 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,916 miles

Offside Rear tie rod inner ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,665 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,939 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 53,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,885 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,350 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,454 miles

offside front tyre has damage on sidewall

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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RV55 GRX 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 86.4%.

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 RV55 GRX, 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 RV55 GRX registered?

RV55 GRX is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is RV55 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 GRX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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