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A43 FRC

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,271 mi
Last recorded71,271 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA43 FRC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot poorly secured

Pass 4 Oct 2024 70,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower balljoint boot poorly secured, rectification recommended.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fluid leak evident, poss from power steering.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,446 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,357 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,706 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,706 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,658 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seat back insecure

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

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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A43 FRC is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A43 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A43 FRC registered?

A43 FRC is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A43 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A43 FRC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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