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Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1987
71.9% pass rate
from 199 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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.0% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.0% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.50% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.50% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.50% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.50% fail on Springs
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.5% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pipes and hoses (8 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.50% fail on Steering column
    • 0.50% fail on Steering play
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Body
      • 1.0% fail on Panel (8 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Chassis
      • 0.50% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Pipe
    • 0.50% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
    • 0.50% fail on Floor
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres
    • 0.50% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on Tread depth

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