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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJ12s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:56.06%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ12 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:330 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|47
Headlamp aim out of alignment43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Registration plate lamp issues13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Rear brake binding6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working both stop lamps |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |1.1.6 |d||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front |2.4.G.2|1
Side repeater not working both |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Steering component fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Inner Front 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 is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6|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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn upper |2.4.G.4d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Front Lower 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 excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|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
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Power steering component|s| leaking rack |2.3.3b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking pump/hoses ? |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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 is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced inner lamp |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Lower Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Lower Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch area |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe front mounting area/chassis member corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|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
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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
Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))1

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