Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

Registered in 1996
74.0% pass rate
from 200 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 1996 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.50% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.50% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.50% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.50% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.50% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.50% fail on Brake pads
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.50% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.50% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.50% fail on Switch
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.50% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.50% fail on Chassis
      • 0.50% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.50% fail on Floor
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.50% fail on Condition
  • 1.0% fail on Steering
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.50% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.50% fail on Track rod end

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