MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJ6s year 1985

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Pass percent:61.39%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ6 year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:1,673 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	241
Headlamp aim out of alignment	142
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	49
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Rear brake binding	40
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	32
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	29
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	22
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Registration plate issues	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Brake pipe excessively corroded	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Front brake application uneven	13
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJ6s year 1985

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