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A246 KVF

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA246 KVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,001 miles

Offside Front Outer out sell

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 115,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced fool (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced fool (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer out sell

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 113,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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A246 KVF is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A246 KVF, 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.

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What year was A246 KVF registered?

A246 KVF is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A246 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A246 KVF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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