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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:73.18%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:220 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively11
Headlamp aim out of alignment7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` wiper not parking |8.3.1b|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` wiper not parking |8.3.1e|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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 Front 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to front sub frame mounting eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to front sub frame mounting eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed Outer handle seized (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed outer handle seized (6.2.3 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam both units (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Cleaned connector on headlight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member , marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower valance holed and corroded at o/s and n/s/r fuel tank mounting area (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flooring ( 30 cm ) by rear trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner flitch within ( 30. cm ) off load bearing memeber (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner flitch ( within 30 cm off load bearing member ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flooring ( within 30 cm off load bearing member (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Road wheel fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1

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