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Jaguar XK MOT Results

81.3% pass rate

from 241 tests in 2021

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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK is unusually good or bad.

10.0% fail on Brakes
- 7.5% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    - 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.83% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    - 2.5% fail on Rbt
      - 1.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      - 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.41% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.83% fail on Decelerometer (64 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      - 0.83% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (100 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt
      - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
  - 1.2% fail on Lever
- 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.83% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.41% fail on Pedal
  - 0.41% fail on Hand lever
- 0.83% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.83% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
6.6% fail on Visibility
- 5.8% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers
5.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.5% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.41% fail on Dipswitch
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.83% fail on Horn
  - 0.41% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.83% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.83% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.41% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
5.4% fail on Suspension
- 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.41% fail on Ball joint
- 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.41% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
1.7% fail on Steering
- 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.83% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.41% fail on Ball joint
- 0.41% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.41% fail on Steering rack
1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.41% fail on System
- 0.41% fail on Seats
  - 0.41% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.41% fail on Cabs
  - 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas
0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.41% fail on Registration plates
0.41% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.41% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.41% fail on Requirements
0.41% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.41% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.41% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.41% fail on Non catalyst emissions
0.41% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.41% fail on Attachment

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