1992 · 32 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1992 Jaguar Xjs MOT pass rate and common faults

208 MOT tests in 2024. 74.5% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time74.5%
Failed or needed repairs25.5%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 208 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.4%
    15 marked dangerous
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.9%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.9%
  6. Horn: not working2.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.0%
  2. Lights & electrics18.8%
  3. Suspension10.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.9%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play14.9%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.8%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 1992 Jaguar Xjs?

In 2024, 74.5% of 1992 Jaguar Xjs cars passed their MOT first time, across 208 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Jaguar Xjs?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1992 Jaguar Xjs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).