At a Glance
The Jaguar Xjs has 28 identified common problems across 1 generation (1975–1996), with the All Years (1975-1996) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 100K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Jaguar Xjs common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Jaguar Xjs generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Jaguar Xjs MOT Failures
Every reason Jaguar Xjs vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 7.99% |
| 2 | Windscreen washer not working | 6.02% |
| 3 | Exhaust system fault | 5.79% |
| 4 | Headlamp aim defect | 4.75% |
| 5 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 4.69% |
| 6 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.25% |
| 7 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 4.08% |
| 8 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.76% |
| 9 | Tyre condition | 3.28% |
| 10 | Stop lamp not working | 3.01% |
| 11 | Chassis condition | 2.80% |
| 12 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.74% |
| 13 | Front lamp not working | 2.39% |
| 14 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 2.38% |
| 15 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.31% |
| 16 | Front suspension fault | 2.30% |
| 17 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 2.27% |
| 18 | Fog lamp not working | 2.21% |
| 19 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.12% |
| 20 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.83% |
| 21 | Parking brake condition | 1.81% |
| 22 | Rear lamp not working | 1.42% |
| 23 | Headlamp fault | 1.38% |
| 24 | ABS fault | 1.22% |
| 25 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.21% |
| 26 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.17% |
| 27 | Position lamp not working | 1.01% |
| 28 | Subframe mounting corroded | 1.00% |
| 29 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.99% |
| 30 | Track rod end worn | 0.96% |
| 31 | Seat belt condition | 0.78% |
| 32 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.78% |
| 33 | Rear suspension fault | 0.68% |
| 34 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.65% |
| 35 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.61% |
| 36 | Horn not working | 0.52% |
| 37 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.48% |
| 38 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.45% |
| 39 | Brake caliper fault | 0.45% |
| 40 | Steering rack fault | 0.44% |
| 41 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.43% |
| 42 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.42% |
| 43 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.42% |
| 44 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.40% |
| 45 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.39% |
| 46 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.37% |
| 47 | Indicator fault | 0.37% |
| 48 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.35% |
| 49 | Steering lock fault | 0.34% |
| 50 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.31% |
| 51 | Brake fluid leak | 0.30% |
| 52 | Brake lever fault | 0.29% |
| 53 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.29% |
| 54 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.28% |
| 55 | Electrical switch fault | 0.27% |
| 56 | Brake pedal fault | 0.27% |
| 57 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.27% |
| 58 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.26% |
| 59 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.25% |
| 60 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.23% |
| 61 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.23% |
| 62 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.22% |
| 63 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.21% |
| 64 | Steering free play excessive | 0.21% |
| 65 | Steering operation fault | 0.19% |
| 66 | Power steering ram fault | 0.18% |
| 67 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.16% |
| 68 | Power steering pump fault | 0.16% |
| 69 | Engine oil leak | 0.13% |
| 70 | Driveshaft fault | 0.13% |
| 71 | Speedometer fault | 0.11% |
| 72 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.11% |
| 73 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.10% |
| 74 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.10% |
| 75 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.09% |
| 76 | Steering coupling worn | 0.08% |
| 77 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.08% |
| 78 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.08% |
| 79 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.07% |
| 80 | Steering column fault | 0.07% |
| 81 | Body security fault | 0.07% |
| 82 | Front passenger door fault | 0.07% |
| 83 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.06% |
| 84 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.06% |
| 85 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.06% |
| 86 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.06% |
| 87 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.06% |
| 88 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.06% |
| 89 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.06% |
| 90 | Dip switch fault | 0.05% |
| 91 | Driver seat fault | 0.05% |
| 92 | Hazard warning light fault | 0.05% |
| 93 | Steering arm worn | 0.05% |
| 94 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.05% |
| 95 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 96 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 97 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.04% |
| 98 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 99 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.04% |
| 100 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.04% |
| 101 | Transmission oil leak | 0.04% |
| 102 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 103 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 104 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.03% |
| 105 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.03% |
| 106 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 107 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 108 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 109 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.03% |
| 110 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Brake servo fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 113 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 114 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.02% |
| 115 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 116 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 117 | Torque or reaction arm worn | 0.02% |
| 118 | Suspension unit fault | 0.02% |
| 119 | Stub axle worn | 0.02% |
| 120 | Access panel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 121 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.01% |
| 122 | Semaphore indicator fault | 0.01% |
| 123 | Steering shaft fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 125 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.01% |
| 126 | Radius arm worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 127 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | 0.01% |
| 128 | Brake valve fault | 0.01% |
| 129 | Drag link end worn | 0.01% |
| 130 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 131 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 134 | Airbag warning light on | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 136 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 140 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 143 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 146 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 147 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 148 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 149 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Propshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 155 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 156 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 159 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 161 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 162 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 163 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 165 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 167 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 169 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Jaguar Xjs MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Jaguar Xjs, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Jaguar Xjs problems?
Based on analysis of 100K Jaguar Xjs MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 28 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Jaguar Xjs generation has the most problems?
The Jaguar Xjs All Years (1975-1996) (1975–1996) has the highest number of identified common problems (37). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Jaguar Xjs?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Jaguar Xjs owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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