Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1984
67.6% pass rate
from 71 tests in 2021
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 1984 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Visibility
    • 9.9% fail on Washers
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 4.2% fail on Horn
      • 1.4% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.8% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (6 times worse than other 1984 cars)
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.4% fail on Pedal
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Hose
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Locking devices
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth

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