MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJs year 1975

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mot history

Pass percent:69.68%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ year 1975 passes without issue)

Based on:597 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	27
Headlamp aim out of alignment	27
Registration plate lamp issues	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	12
Registration plate issues	11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake pipe excessively corroded	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)	2
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))	2
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Offside Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking Pipe leaking fluid at rack \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	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
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible \|4.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	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
Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Brake linkage locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Stop lamp not working both sides of car \|1.2.1b\|	1
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Service brake juddering severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|4.1.3 \|b\|\|	1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|4.1.3 \|b\|\|	1
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking \|2.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking box \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross-member \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong. (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong. (4.1.2 (c))	1
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))	1
Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended inertia reel not locking up (7.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)	1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)	1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)	1
Centre Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Both fuel cap rubber seals split/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Nearside Steering linkage deformed tie rod arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected TRAILING ARM MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected TRAILING ARM MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJs year 1975

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