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Jaguar XJ-S MOT Results

73.9% pass rate
from 1,875 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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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 XJ-S is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic braking system (22 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.69% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.69% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Rod
        • 0.053% fail on Cable
    • 0.80% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Lever (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.43% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.59% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.11% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (19 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Servos
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
      • 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.053% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.2% fail on Horn (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.85% fail on Individual direction indicators (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.53% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.32% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.43% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.8% fail on Suspension
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.64% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.43% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.59% fail on Springs
      • 0.53% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.48% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.053% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame condition (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Pipe
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
      • 0.053% fail on System
    • 0.32% fail on Chassis (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Chassis condition (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Panel
      • 0.053% fail on Body condition
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Floor
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.053% fail on Doors
      • 0.053% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.053% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
      • 0.053% fail on Rams
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
        • 0.053% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.053% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Steering column
    • 0.053% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.053% fail on Steering shaft
  • 0.91% fail on Tyres
    • 0.48% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.43% fail on Condition
  • 0.85% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment
      • 0.053% fail on Requirements
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.053% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.053% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.053% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.053% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.053% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.053% fail on Attachment
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