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Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 1997
68.9% pass rate
from 1,038 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 1997 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.87% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.96% fail on Springs
      • 0.67% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.58% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.096% fail on Mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.77% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.096% fail on Axles
      • 0.096% fail on Axle
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.096% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.096% fail on Horn
    • 0.096% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.096% fail on Switch
    • 0.096% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (66% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (69% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.67% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Pipe
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.48% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Floor
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Panel
      • 0.096% fail on Body condition
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.096% fail on Joints
      • 0.096% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.096% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Cabs
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.096% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.096% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.096% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.096% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.096% fail on Undertray
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.096% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.096% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.67% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.67% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.19% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.19% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.77% fail on Rigid brake pipes (68% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.77% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.096% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.096% fail on Valves
    • 0.096% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.096% fail on Pedal
    • 0.096% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.096% fail on Lever
    • 0.096% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.096% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (47% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (42% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.77% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.77% fail on Power steering
      • 0.48% fail on Other components
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.096% fail on Pump
    • 0.67% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.096% fail on Steering play
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
  • 0.096% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.096% fail on Registration plates

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