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A373 GFH

1983 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,703 mi
Last recorded61,703 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA373 GFH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 61,703 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 61,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 59,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 51,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,538 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 48,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,871 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,871 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2010 44,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 44,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 44,314 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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A373 GFH is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 74,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A373 GFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 43 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A373 GFH registered?

A373 GFH is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A373 GFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A373 GFH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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