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A273 LPR

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,722 mi
Last recorded45,722 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA273 LPR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 45,722 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2024 45,364 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2023 44,853 miles

Heavily undersealed

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,818 miles

Heavily undersealed

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,763 miles

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

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

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Apr 2021 44,763 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2020 44,698 miles

Bonnet struts weak not holding up

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under body under sealed

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,670 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 4,419 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 44,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,257 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,712 miles

oil leak apparent on underside of engine

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,166 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,459 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 42,457 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,092 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 41,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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A273 LPR is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 A273 LPR, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A273 LPR registered?

A273 LPR is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 July 1984.

Is A273 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A273 LPR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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