Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1992
69.4% pass rate
from 242 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 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.83% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment
    • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.41% fail on Servos
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.41% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.41% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.41% fail on Brake pads
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Horn
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.83% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.41% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.83% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.83% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.83% fail on Springs
      • 0.83% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.83% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 1992 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.41% fail on Floor
    • 0.41% fail on Seats
      • 0.41% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.41% fail on Other components
    • 0.41% fail on Steering play
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.41% fail on Requirements
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 0.83% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.41% fail on Condition
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment

Search Good Garages