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Jaguar E-Type MOT Results

84.7% pass rate
from 2,198 tests in 2020
(45% 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.

  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.091% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on All direction indicators (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Position lamps (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Position lamp (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.045% fail on Switch
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.73% fail on Parking brake control (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Lever (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.32% fail on Rigid brake pipes (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Mechanical brake components (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
        • 0.045% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 0.045% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.045% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.045% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.045% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
      • 0.045% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.045% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.091% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.091% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.77% fail on Wipers (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on View to rear
      • 0.091% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.45% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.045% fail on Axles
      • 0.045% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.045% fail on Springs
      • 0.045% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.045% fail on Coil spring
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.091% fail on Operation
    • 0.77% fail on Steering linkage components (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Track rod end (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.045% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
      • 0.045% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.045% fail on Rams
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
    • 0.18% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.18% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.18% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.045% fail on Steering shaft
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.091% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.091% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Pipe
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.045% fail on Hose
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on System
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Joints (91% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.045% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.045% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.18% fail on Seats (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.091% fail on Floor
    • 0.045% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.045% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.045% fail on Chassis
      • 0.045% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.55% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust emissions (94% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (93% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions (95% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.045% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Requirements
  • 0.36% fail on Tyres (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Tread depth (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
  • 0.045% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.045% fail on Speedometer