MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJs year 1993

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mot history

Pass percent:73.55%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:983 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	20
Registration plate lamp issues	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Brake pipe excessively corroded	13
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Registration plate issues	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))	3
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside 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
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	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
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)	2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)	2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)	2
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)	2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)	2
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative \|1.7.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative \|1.7.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	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 Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	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 Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering ram\|s\| anchorage insecure \|2.3.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Lower Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached Driveshaft to diff drive bearings breaking up. (6.1.7 (a) (ii))	1
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor centre (5.2.6)	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor rear (5.2.6)	1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)	1
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)	1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)	1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)	1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole next to master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on wheel arch next to washer bottle (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Footwell rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative on both sides (1.4.1 (a))	1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Power steering component leaking rack leaking oil out of o/s gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))	1
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))	1
Fuel tank insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sill / Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both sides (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering foot well /floor to sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)	1
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill to wing and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the full system (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture flexible hose (1.1.11 (a))	1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))	1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper mounting area (exterior body work corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type buckle missing (7.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing jagged and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing jagged and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle o/s/r and n/s/r exhaust (8.2.1.2 (f))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam and main beam work incorrect sequence. (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)	1
Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak missing (8.2.2.1 (b))	1
Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper 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 wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)	1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	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
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))	1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox (6.1.D.1a)	1
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)	1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)	1
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)	1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)	1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)	1
Battery insecure (1.9.1)	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)	1
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)	1
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated centre (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))	1
Floor excessively deteriorated drivers floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)	1
Centre Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear Seat belt missing centre buckle (7.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencers x2 (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Wheel bearing has excessive play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in two locations (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner 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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)	1
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release changed ratchet (1.1.6 (b) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)	1
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip & Main. (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A Pillar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch top all around. (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Power steering component leaking Inner Rack Joint. (2.1.5 (a))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nsr osr (5.3.2 (d))	1
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nsr osr (5.3.2 (d))	1
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead at brake pressure reservoir (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s front floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s mid floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking damp at both joints (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger to floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJs year 1993

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