MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJ6s year 1990

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Pass percent:59.64%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ6 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:6,834 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	452
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	378
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	210
Registration plate lamp issues	186
Brake pipe excessively corroded	149
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	140
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	113
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	108
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	96
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	95
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	92
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	91
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	89
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	89
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	87
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	85
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	84
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	82
Registration plate issues	81
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	74
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	74
Rear brake binding	74
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	73
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	72
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	69
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	67
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	66
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	65
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	64
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	63
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	62
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	59
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	58
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	56
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	54
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	53
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	50
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	49
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	49
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	48
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	42
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	41
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	40
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	39
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	39
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	39
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	37
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	33
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	33
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	31
Windscreen has damage	30
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	30
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	30
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	29
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	28
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	28
Front brake application uneven	27
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	24
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	24
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	23
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	22
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	22
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	20
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	19
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	19
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	18
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	18
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	16
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	15
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	14
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	14
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	14
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	13
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	13
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Rear brake application uneven	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	10
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
An item not tested \|Manual\|	10
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	9
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	9
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	9
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJ6s year 1990

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