Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1991
75.0% pass rate
from 268 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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
    • 1.1% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.75% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.75% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.37% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.37% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.37% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.37% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.37% fail on Brake pads
  • 6.7% fail on Suspension
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.75% fail on Springs
      • 0.75% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.75% fail on Coil spring
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.75% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.75% fail on Chassis
      • 0.75% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.37% fail on Pipe
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.37% fail on Seats
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pump (22 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Rams (16 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Operation
      • 0.37% fail on Other components
    • 0.75% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.37% fail on Steering arm
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.75% fail on Condition
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.75% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.37% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.37% fail on Anchorages

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