Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1994
78.2% pass rate
from 331 tests in 2021
(38% better than other 1994 cars)
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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.60% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.91% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.60% fail on Valves (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.91% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.91% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.60% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.91% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.30% fail on Other braking system component
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.91% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.91% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.30% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.30% fail on Switch
  • 7.6% fail on Suspension
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.91% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 0.91% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.91% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.30% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.30% fail on Wipers
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.30% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.30% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (71% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.60% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Operation
      • 0.30% fail on Rams
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Chassis
      • 0.30% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment
  • 0.30% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.30% fail on Speedometer

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