Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1993
72.7% pass rate
from 344 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 1993 cars)
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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.87% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.87% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.58% fail on Pedal
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.58% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.58% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.58% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.29% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.87% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Switch
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.29% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.3% fail on Suspension
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.87% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.58% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.29% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.29% fail on NOx sensor
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.58% fail on Chassis
      • 0.58% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Floor
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (65% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.58% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering
      • 0.58% fail on Other components
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.58% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.58% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
  • 0.29% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.29% fail on Anchorages

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