MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJS-Cs year 1987

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Pass percent:67.90%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJS-C year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:1,056 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	79
Headlamp aim out of alignment	64
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	50
Registration plate lamp issues	46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	38
Rear brake binding	36
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	5
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	2
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
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\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|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
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	79
Headlamp aim out of alignment	64
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	50
Registration plate lamp issues	46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	38
Rear brake binding	36
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	5
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	2
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
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\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|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
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2

MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJS-Cs year 1987

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