MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1985

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Pass percent:61.87%

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

Based on:3,761 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	370
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	337
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	196
Registration plate lamp issues	162
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	151
Rear brake binding	136
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	114
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	112
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	85
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	72
Registration plate issues	63
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	59
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	56
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	50
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Windscreen washer not working	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	26
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	25
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	22
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	22
Brake pipe excessively corroded	19
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	17
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	16
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	14
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\|	14
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\|	14
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	14
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	13
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\|	13
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	13
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	12
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
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\|	11
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
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\|	10
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	9
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	8
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	7
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
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\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Nearside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	5
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\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Front brake excessively fluctuating	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	5
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	5
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1985

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