Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1990
74.2% pass rate
from 387 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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.26% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
    • 0.78% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.26% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.52% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.78% fail on Horn
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.52% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.26% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.78% fail on Springs
      • 0.52% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.52% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.26% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.78% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.78% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.78% fail on Chassis
      • 0.52% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.26% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.52% fail on Body
      • 0.52% fail on Panel
    • 0.52% fail on Floor
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Pipe
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Power steering
      • 0.78% fail on Other components
      • 0.52% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
    • 0.52% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.26% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.26% fail on Other components
        • 0.26% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.26% fail on Steering play
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.26% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.26% fail on Other emission control equipment
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres
    • 0.78% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.26% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.26% fail on Speedometer

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