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V8 JYR

2005 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,631 mi
Last recorded82,631 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xkr52,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JYR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,631 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 82,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 81,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,293 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,577 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,033 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,505 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2013 59,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,577 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,138 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Fail 9 Feb 2011 50,138 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,330 miles

Coolant leak

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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V8 JYR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V8 JYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 JYR registered?

V8 JYR is a 2005 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is V8 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 JYR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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