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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJ-Ss year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:55.91%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ-S year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:220 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|24
Registration plate lamp issues17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Rear brake binding10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Registration plate issues6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Front brake application uneven4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` sun visor not attached |8.3.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Nearside Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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