1983 Jaguar XJ 5.3L Petrol · A396 SCX
1983 Jaguar XJ (5.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 24,994 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A396 SCX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 24,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A396 SCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Jaguar Xj (A396 SCX) between March 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake excessively binding All Wheels!!! (1.2.1 (f))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
A396 SCX Mileage History
- 29/03/202324,990 mi
- 20/07/202324,994 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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