MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1996

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Pass percent:76.28%

(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJS year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:4,098 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	141
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	96
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	75
Brake pipe excessively corroded	62
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	54
Registration plate issues	47
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	44
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	29
Registration plate lamp issues	22
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Rear brake binding	15
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	14
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Brake hose damaged	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	10
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	9
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped 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\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	3
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3

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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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	141
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	96
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	75
Brake pipe excessively corroded	62
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	54
Registration plate issues	47
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	44
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	29
Registration plate lamp issues	22
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Rear brake binding	15
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	14
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Brake hose damaged	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	10
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	9
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped 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\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	3
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3

MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1996

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