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MOT reliability

Jaguar 3.8 mark 2

2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,243 miles.

2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
255
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 MOT tests:

  • Other82%
  • Seatbelts & equipment18%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  5. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  6. intermediate shaft U/J gaitor split but preventing ingress of dirt (2 times)
  7. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4) (1 times)
  8. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  9. Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  10. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  11. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  12. Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) (1 times)
  13. Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (1 times)
  15. nearside and offside tyre wall showing slight signs of perishing (1 times)

Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1963 1 9 78% 78,556
1961 1 5 80% 33,930

Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 MOT issues are: Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c); Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).

The typical Jaguar 3.8 mark 2 in our data has covered around 56,243 miles.

Compare the Jaguar 3.8 mark 2

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