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S551 NGH

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,396 mi
Last recorded68,396 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 NGH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 68,396 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,021 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,147 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 67,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,750 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,693 miles

Both front tyres worn inner ,Recommend track check

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,339 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 37,235 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,326 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 34,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,369 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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S551 NGH is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S551 NGH, 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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S551 NGH is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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