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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.

  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 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
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.13% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 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)
    • 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
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic systems (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake control components (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.066% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.022% fail on Components
        • 0.022% fail on Servos
    • 0.044% fail on Restricted movement (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.022% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 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
  • 5.4% fail on Suspension (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.087% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.087% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.087% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
    • 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
    • 0.044% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.022% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Torsion bars
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Bonded suspension
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Axles
      • 0.022% fail on Swivel joints/housing
  • 3.2% fail on Steering (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 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)
      • 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
    • 0.70% fail on Steering control (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 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
    • 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
  • 1.2% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 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)
  • 0.85% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers
    • 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
    • 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
  • 0.61% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 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
  • 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
  • 0.52% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.022% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)