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A316 FSG

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,962 mi
Last recorded104,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA316 FSG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,962 miles

hand brake efficiency on limit

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 103,904 miles

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2006 103,770 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 103,702 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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A316 FSG is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A316 FSG, 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 A316 FSG registered?

A316 FSG is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A316 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A316 FSG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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