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MOT reliability

Jaguar Xj4.2c

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Jaguar Xj4.2c vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Jaguar Xj4.2c has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,008 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
347
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Jaguar Xj4.2c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Jaguar Xj4.2c MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Brakes2%
  • Body & structure2%

Jaguar Xj4.2c pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Jaguar Xj4.2c MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Jaguar Xj4.2c MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
  4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  5. Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) (1 times)
  6. Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
  7. Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (1 times)
  14. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  15. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Jaguar Xj4.2c pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1979 1 8 62% 22,305
1975 1 9 78% 73,711

Jaguar Xj4.2c reliability FAQ

Across 2 Jaguar Xj4.2c vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Jaguar Xj4.2c MOT issues are: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a).

The typical Jaguar Xj4.2c in our data has covered around 48,008 miles.

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