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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:65.41%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJS year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:344 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|36
Headlamp aim out of alignment25
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Rear brake binding18
Registration plate lamp issues15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Registration plate issues4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
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|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|2
Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
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|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
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
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|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|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 Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint Low pressure/return |2.3.3b|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
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|1
Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
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|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
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|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|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
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
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|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blades park in drivers view |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel hose insecure auxiliary fuel filter hose in boot area |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive presenter issued with both fail printouts |8.2.1.2 |b||1
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|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering rack moutins (2.1.2 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1

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