Jaguar XJS MOT pass rate
83.0% of 8,106 Jaguar XJS MOT tests pass.
At 83.0%, the XJS passes slightly less often than the average across all Jaguar models (85.1%).
The Jaguar XJS has a pass rate of 83.0%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 83.0% | 8,102 | 81,154 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Jaguar XJS
The most common reason the Jaguar XJS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 65.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 59.1% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 30.9% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 24.0% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.6% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.1% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 11.3% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Steering | 7.8% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related Jaguar models
- Jaguar XK — 86.1% pass rate
- Jaguar XKR — 82.4% pass rate
- Jaguar XK8 — 79.2% pass rate
- Jaguar XJR — 80.8% pass rate
- Jaguar F-Pace Rdynamic — 92.4% pass rate
- Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynam — 93.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar XJS?
- 83.0% of Jaguar XJS MOT tests pass, based on 8,106 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Jaguar XJS?
- The most common reason the Jaguar XJS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Jaguar XJS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Jaguar service history guide for how to check and keep one.