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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XKs year 1958

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mot history
Pass percent:81.86%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XK year 1958 passes without issue)
Based on:1,224 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|52
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort28
Headlamp aim out of alignment22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|20
Horn not working |1.6.2a|18
Windscreen washer not working 8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Rear brake binding5
Registration plate lamp issues5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|3
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
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|2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Horn control missing |1.6.1|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
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|1
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|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Windscreen has damage1
Fuel tank leaking from tank sender unit |7.2.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Central Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported on front chassis |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bush split pin |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bush split pin |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose |2.2.D.2c|1
Offside Front Steering lock stop loose |2.2.D.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column flexible coupling insecure |2.1.5|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Brake servo vacuum pipe split |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box rear joint |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
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|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Centre Rear Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Steering column flexible coupling locking device missing |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
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|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Steering wheel retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front suspension locking device ineffective Both front bottom ball joints |2.5.A.4|1
Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| Both front insecure |2.2.D.2b|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure Offside front hub insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition centre (8.1.1 (a))1
Boot lid component insecure handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking Carburettors area (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)1
Braking system leaking from reservoir (3.6.A.1)1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top and bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Drivers door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1

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