Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 1999
66.2% pass rate
from 721 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 1999 cars)
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 XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (64% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 10% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (49% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.83% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.83% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Springs (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.69% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Horn
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt
          • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.55% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.55% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.42% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.42% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Body
      • 0.69% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.69% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on System
    • 0.55% fail on Doors
      • 0.42% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.28% fail on Floor
    • 0.28% fail on Cabs
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.83% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.83% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment

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