Does the Jaguar XJS fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Jaguar XJS records 11.65 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 19.61 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−7.96, 95% interval −8.56 to −7.36). It ranks 566 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Jaguar XJS is “The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired”, recorded 678 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 678 | 3.26 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 462 | 2.22 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 254 | 1.22 |
| A wheel bearing with excessive play | 148 | 0.71 |
| A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 145 | 0.70 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,814 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Jaguar XJS gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
10.9% of Jaguar XJS MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.2 months and 454 miles later (3,327 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,327 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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