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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:64.78%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJS year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:3,912 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|273
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively158
Registration plate lamp issues150
Rear brake binding136
Horn not working |1.6.2a|96
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|95
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|85
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|76
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|74
Brakes imbalanced across an axle63
Registration plate issues58
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|47
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|41
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|36
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|35
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|32
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|30
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|24
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|24
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|24
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|23
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|23
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|22
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|22
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|21
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|21
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|21
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|20
Brake pipe excessively corroded20
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|20
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|20
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|20
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))20
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|19
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|19
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))19
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|18
Windscreen washer not working 18
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|18
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|17
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|17
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|17
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|16
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|16
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|15
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|13
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|13
Front brake application uneven13
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Battery insecure |1.9.1|12
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|12
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|11
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|11
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|11
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|11
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|10
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|10
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|10
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|10
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|10
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|10
Horn not working (7.7 (a))10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Rear brake application uneven9
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|9
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|8
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|8
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|8
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|8
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|8
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))8
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))8
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|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 Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|7
Emissions not tested |7.0|7
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|7
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|7
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
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||7
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|7
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))7
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|6
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|6
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|6
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||6
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|5
Front brake excessively fluctuating5
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|5
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|5
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))5

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