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MOT reliability

Jaguar E type 4.2

6 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Jaguar E type 4.2 vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Jaguar E type 4.2 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,073 miles.

6
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
262
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Jaguar E type 4.2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Jaguar E type 4.2 MOT tests:

  • Other84%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%
  • Brakes9%
  • Steering7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Jaguar E type 4.2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
51100%
101100%
12333%
131100%
14367%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Jaguar E type 4.2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Jaguar E type 4.2 MOT tests:

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
  2. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
  4. Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
  5. Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing (2 times)
  6. Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  7. Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  10. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  12. wipers do not self park (2 times)
  13. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  14. n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (2 times)
  15. o/s/r drive shaft slight play (2 times)

Jaguar E type 4.2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 7 57% 30,252
2000 1 18 83% 96,843
1969 1 2 50% 27,976
1968 2 31 90% 41,302
1965 1 15 73% 14,765

Jaguar E type 4.2 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Jaguar E type 4.2 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Jaguar E type 4.2 MOT issues are: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2).

The typical Jaguar E type 4.2 in our data has covered around 42,073 miles.

Compare the Jaguar E type 4.2

See how the Jaguar E type 4.2 stacks up against other Jaguar models on MOT reliability:

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