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Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1989
75.0% pass rate
from 509 tests in 2021
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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (57% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.98% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.59% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.59% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.79% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.79% fail on Lever
    • 0.59% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.59% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.20% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.20% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.1% fail on Horn (160% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.79% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.39% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.98% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.98% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Headlamps (77% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.79% fail on Switch
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.39% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.20% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.98% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.79% fail on Springs
      • 0.79% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.59% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.39% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.79% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.39% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.79% fail on Pipe
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.98% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Operation
      • 0.39% fail on Other components
      • 0.20% fail on Rams
    • 0.59% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.59% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.20% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.20% fail on Steering column
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.59% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.59% fail on Tyres
    • 0.39% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.20% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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