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Jaguar E-Type MOT Results
83.0% pass rate
from 4,573 tests in 2017
(42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar E-Type is unusually good or bad.
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9.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
(29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Dipswitch
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0.13% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.13% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.11% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.11% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.066% fail on Switch
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Horn
- 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Position lamps
(61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Front lamps (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.44% fail on All position lamps
- 0.44% fail on Rear lamps (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Switch
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
(61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.57% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.52% fail on Individual lamps (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Tell tales
- 0.066% fail on Switch
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
(61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Battery (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Hazard warning
(66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Lamp (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Tell tale
- 0.044% fail on Switch (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.044% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(98% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Fog lamp (98% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Tell tale
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
(29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Brakes
(43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Brake performance
(43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.9% fail on Rear wheels (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front wheels (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.13% fail on Brake imbalance (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Brake operation
- 0.044% fail on Gradient hand brake
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake
(74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Components
(80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Hoses (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Pipes (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.022% fail on Cylinders
- 0.022% fail on Servos
- 0.48% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Leaks
- 0.15% fail on Operation
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0.52% fail on
Components
(80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Hub components
- 0.24% fail on Brake discs
- 0.22% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.066% fail on Brake pads (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Service brake control components
(67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Pedal
(67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Condition
- 0.044% fail on Anti-slip (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Pedal
(67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Locking devices
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0.044% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.022% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.022% fail on
Components
- 0.022% fail on Servos
- 0.044% fail on Restricted movement (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.022% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.022% fail on Clevis joint
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0.022% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.022% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
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4.8% fail on
Brake performance
(43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.3% fail on Washers
- 1.6% fail on Wipers (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors
- 0.087% fail on Windscreen
- 0.044% fail on Bonnet
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5.4% fail on
Suspension
(44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Condition
- 0.044% fail on Attachment
- 1.6% fail on Front suspension joints (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Prescribed areas
(76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Component mounting (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Subframe mounting (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Spring mounting (95% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Wheel bearings
(54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Rear
- 0.42% fail on Front (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Shock absorbers
(61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Condition (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.15% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.11% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.044% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.022% fail on Condition
- 0.022% fail on Attachment
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0.26% fail on
Trailing arms
(120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.066% fail on Attachment
- 0.022% fail on Condition
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0.17% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.17% fail on Universal joint (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
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0.087% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.087% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.087% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.066% fail on
Sub-frames
(74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Attachment
- 0.022% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.044% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.022% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.022% fail on Attachment
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0.022% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.022% fail on Attachment
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0.022% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.022% fail on Attachment
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0.022% fail on
Axles
- 0.022% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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1.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Steering
(30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
(40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Steering rack
- 0.96% fail on Track rod end (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Free play
- 0.17% fail on Steering rack
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 0.022% fail on Drag link end
- 0.022% fail on Steering arm
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0.70% fail on
Steering control
(66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Steering coupling
(200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Universal joint (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Flexible coupling
- 0.31% fail on Steering column
- 0.15% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.022% fail on Steering shaft
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0.33% fail on
Steering coupling
(200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Power steering
- 0.087% fail on Operation
- 0.087% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.087% fail on Other components
- 0.044% fail on Pump
- 0.022% fail on Drive system
- 0.022% fail on Rams
- 0.13% fail on Steering operation
- 0.066% fail on Locking devices
- 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
(40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Fuel system
(51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.37% fail on System
- 0.15% fail on Pipe
- 0.044% fail on Tank
- 0.022% fail on Hose
- 0.022% fail on Cap
- 0.57% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Emissions (98% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Fuel system
(51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Doors
- 0.26% fail on Passengers front
- 0.13% fail on Drivers
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0.20% fail on
Seats
(70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Drivers (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Passengers
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0.11% fail on
Vehicle structure
(90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Chassis (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Body condition (92% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.044% fail on Speedometer
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0.39% fail on
Doors
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0.61% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Seat belts
(72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Attachment
- 0.022% fail on Requirements
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0.61% fail on
Seat belts
(72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Tyres
(76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Condition (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Tread depth (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Size/type
- 0.022% fail on Valve stem
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0.52% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.50% fail on Registration plate
- 0.022% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.44% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.31% fail on Attachment
- 0.13% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)