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MOT reliability

Jaguar 4.2 xj

2 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Jaguar 4.2 xj vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Jaguar 4.2 xj has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,330 miles.

2
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
514
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Jaguar 4.2 xj problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Jaguar 4.2 xj MOT tests:

  • Other133%
  • Emissions & nuisance22%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Jaguar 4.2 xj MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Jaguar 4.2 xj MOT tests:

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) (1 times)
  4. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  5. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  6. rear subframe mountings are failing causing metal to metal contact (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (1 times)
  10. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  12. Offside Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)

Jaguar 4.2 xj pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 1 1 100% 97,249
1971 1 6 50% 7,412

Jaguar 4.2 xj reliability FAQ

Across 2 Jaguar 4.2 xj vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Jaguar 4.2 xj MOT issues are: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c).

The typical Jaguar 4.2 xj in our data has covered around 52,330 miles.

Compare the Jaguar 4.2 xj

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