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Jaguar S-Type MOT Results

87.3% pass rate
from 71 tests in 2021
(56% better than other pre-1990 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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar S-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
  • 5.6% fail on Steering
    • 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage
  • 4.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.4% fail on Engine mounting
      • 1.4% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
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