MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJRs year 1989

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mot history

Pass percent:67.26%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJR year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:956 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	79
Headlamp aim out of alignment	69
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	40
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	27
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	26
Brake pipe excessively corroded	19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Registration plate issues	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure 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 Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.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
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	2
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| rack arm \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance brake pedal hard on application, excessive pressure required to brake vehicle. \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Brake pump drive system defective \|3.6.F.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	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
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position \|adjustable type\| \|2.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking pipes to resoviour \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Nearside Outer 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
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box bracket broken \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint pipe from pump to rack leaking heavyly \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Inner Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front front brake binding N/S and O/S \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	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 Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outtersill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innersill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged accumulator insecure \|1.6 \|e\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground \|4.11 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front seat mounting \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	1
Braking system leaking Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking Pipe at steering rack leaking \|dripping\| during test \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flooring @ jacking mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking rack \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction tax discs (3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken corroded to excess (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)	1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)	1
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leading link mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)	1
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))	1
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Steering column attachment defective Column adjustment does not lock in position (2.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working Upper and low lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	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
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJRs year 1989

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