MOT Results

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Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 1996
70.3% pass rate
from 998 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 1996 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (53% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.90% fail on Springs
      • 0.80% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.80% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.70% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.80% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.90% fail on Doors
      • 0.60% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
    • 0.70% fail on Body
      • 0.40% fail on Panel
      • 0.30% fail on Other body component
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.40% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.10% fail on Hose
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Floor
    • 0.10% fail on Transmission
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.70% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.10% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.90% fail on Rigid brake pipes (63% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.30% fail on Mechanical brake components (82% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.30% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Reservoirs
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.90% fail on Condition
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.70% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on Tread depth (67% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (58% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.70% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.70% fail on Power steering
      • 0.40% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other components
    • 0.40% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle (79% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates (79% better than other 1996 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment

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