Jaguar S-Type MOT Results

Registered in 1999
59.4% pass rate
from 800 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar S-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (44% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension rods (18 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.4% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.50% fail on Springs (79% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel joints/housing
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.63% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
      • 0.38% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Valves
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators (69% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type (69% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.50% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Horn
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.13% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.4% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Pump
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.50% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Doors
      • 0.63% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.75% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates

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