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A300 FAU

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA300 FAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,079 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold gasket

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,732 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,679 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 67,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,506 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 67,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 99,307 miles

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

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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A300 FAU is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A300 FAU, 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 A300 FAU registered?

A300 FAU is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A300 FAU safe to buy?

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