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A201 FDL

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,586 mi
Last recorded90,586 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA201 FDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 90,586 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Intermittent engine misfire not effecting emission reading

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper arm attatchment suspect

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,586 miles

Intermittent engine misfire not effecting emission reading

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper arm attatchment suspect

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 90,542 miles

FOOT AND H/BRAKE ON LOW SIDE

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,426 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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A201 FDL is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 74,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A201 FDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A201 FDL registered?

A201 FDL is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A201 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A201 FDL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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