MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1988

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Pass percent:63.36%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJS year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:8,167 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	723
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	654
Registration plate lamp issues	411
Rear brake binding	380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	346
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	319
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	210
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	202
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	158
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	158
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	151
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	142
Registration plate issues	124
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	106
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	96
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	91
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	89
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	85
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	76
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	74
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	69
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	66
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	61
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	59
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	57
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	55
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	53
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	52
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	49
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	48
Brake pipe excessively corroded	48
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	47
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	47
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	45
Front brake application uneven	44
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	42
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	41
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	41
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	40
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	39
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	37
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	35
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	34
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	34
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	33
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	32
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	31
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	30
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	30
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	28
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	27
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	27
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	26
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	26
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	26
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	25
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	25
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	23
Windscreen washer not working	23
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	22
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	22
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	21
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	19
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	19
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	18
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	18
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	18
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	17
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	17
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	16
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	16
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	16
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	14
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	14
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	14
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	14
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	13
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	13
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	13
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	13
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	12
An item not tested \|Manual\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	12
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	12
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Front brake excessively fluctuating	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	10
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	10
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	9
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	9
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	9

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1988

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