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MOT reliability

Jaguar Xj 4.2c

2 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Jaguar Xj 4.2c vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Jaguar Xj 4.2c has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,497 miles.

2
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
120
Avg miles / year
8.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Jaguar Xj 4.2c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Jaguar Xj 4.2c MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Steering3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Brakes3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Jaguar Xj 4.2c pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Jaguar Xj 4.2c MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  3. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  4. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  6. Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  9. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  10. Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  12. Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  13. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Jaguar Xj 4.2c pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1977 1 2 50% 79,842
1975 1 2 50% 83,152

Jaguar Xj 4.2c reliability FAQ

Across 2 Jaguar Xj 4.2c vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 8.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Jaguar Xj 4.2c MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).

The typical Jaguar Xj 4.2c in our data has covered around 81,497 miles.

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