MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1991

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Pass percent:63.13%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJS year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:7,049 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	604
Headlamp aim out of alignment	499
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	282
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	197
Registration plate lamp issues	192
Rear brake binding	147
Brake pipe excessively corroded	122
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	120
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	108
Registration plate issues	105
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	92
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	86
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	71
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	70
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	61
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	52
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	51
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	51
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	45
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	45
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	45
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	43
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	42
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	41
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	41
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	40
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	40
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	38
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	36
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	36
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	34
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	32
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	31
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	30
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	30
Front brake application uneven	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	28
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	26
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	24
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Windscreen washer not working	24
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	22
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	22
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	21
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	21
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	20
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Rear brake application uneven	19
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	17
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	16
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	16
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	16
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	15
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	13
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	12
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	11
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	11
Windscreen has damage	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	9
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	8
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	8

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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1991

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