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Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1985
69.1% pass rate
from 136 tests in 2021
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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 1985 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.1% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.5% fail on Dipswitch (12 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.9% fail on Horn
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.74% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.74% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.74% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 7.4% fail on Washers
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.74% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.74% fail on Cable
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.74% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.74% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.74% fail on Servos
    • 0.74% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.74% fail on Lever
    • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.74% fail on Reservoirs
  • 8.1% fail on Suspension
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Suspension arm (17 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.74% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.74% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.5% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.74% fail on Pipe
      • 0.74% fail on System
    • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.5% fail on Power steering
      • 0.74% fail on Operation
      • 0.74% fail on Other components
    • 0.74% fail on Steering shaft
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 0.74% fail on Condition
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment

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