JAGUAR XJS MOT Pass Rate
81.9% of 1,360 JAGUAR XJS MOT tests pass.
At 81.9%, The XJS passes slightly less often than the average across all JAGUAR models (84.1%).
The JAGUAR XJS has a pass rate of 81.9%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 81.9% | 1,360 | 85,883 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the JAGUAR XJS
The most common reason the JAGUAR XJS fails its MOT is brakes — present in 71.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "excessively binding".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 71.4% | excessively binding |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 63.9% | not working |
| Suspension | 45.4% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 21.9% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.8% | emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.9% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 8.6% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Steering | 6.7% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
Related JAGUAR models
- JAGUAR XF — 79.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 89.8% pass rate
- JAGUAR XE — 86.3% pass rate
- JAGUAR XJ — 81.4% pass rate
- JAGUAR E-PACE — 90.8% pass rate
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 95.1% pass rate