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MOT reliability

Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,697 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Emissions & nuisance15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Steering2%

Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  5. Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  6. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
  7. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  11. Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  12. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  13. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (1 times)
  15. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)

Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 3 33% 2,217
1970 1 14 86% 95,177

Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).

The typical Jaguar E type 4.2 series 2 in our data has covered around 48,697 miles.

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