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Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1988
75.4% pass rate
from 293 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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.1% fail on Horn (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.68% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (8 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (7 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.68% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.34% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.34% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.34% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.34% fail on Servos
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
  • 4.4% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.34% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Hose
      • 0.34% fail on Pipe
    • 0.34% fail on Chassis
      • 0.34% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Body condition
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres
    • 0.68% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.68% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.68% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates

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