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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:72.54%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:477 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment20
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault12
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Registration plate issues7
Registration plate lamp issues6
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))6
Horn not working (7.7 (a))5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Rear brake binding2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front 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))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill has a hole within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hole near mounting due to corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel above jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Travelling to floor. (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))1
Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering rack side to side excessive (2.1.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)1
Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)1
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Bolt locking wire missing. (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front end of suspension leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability pinch bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability pinch bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both sides, steering rack mounting rubbers perished and split (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blade not parking at the bottom of the screen (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Front brake application uneven1
Power steering component(s) leaking resevior (2.3.3b)1
Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush 2 (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (Infront of wheel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)1
Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel brakes spongey (1.1.16 (e) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Can not be opened from inside or outside of vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has a hole around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal goes to floor. (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative battery terminal connection (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front 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
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam comes on with side lights switch faulty (4.2.3 (c))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in chassis marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed Insufficient oil in vehicle (below minimum mark only just showing on dip stick) (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment lower column u joint /investigation required (2.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt not fully tighten (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Seat belt buckle missing all buckles (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam interaction with all headlights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)1
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1

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