1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Jaguar Xjs MOT pass rate and common faults

281 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.2%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 281 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working3.2%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.1%
  9. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    12 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  3. Brakes6.8%
  4. Suspension5.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  6. Body & chassis2.8%
  7. Tyres2.5%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.4%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.0%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.6%
  4. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission7.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: washers: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1994 Jaguar Xjs?

In 2024, 80.8% of 1994 Jaguar Xjs cars passed their MOT first time, across 281 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Jaguar Xjs?

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Jaguar Xjs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).