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MOT reliability

Jaguar E type series 3

4 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Jaguar E type series 3 vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Jaguar E type series 3 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,666 miles.

4
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
207
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Jaguar E type series 3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Jaguar E type series 3 MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Steering3%

Jaguar E type series 3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3250%
41100%
51100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Jaguar E type series 3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Jaguar E type series 3 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing top & bottom (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing top & bottom (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  10. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)

Jaguar E type series 3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 5 80% —
1973 1 1 100% 12,244
1972 1 4 50% 27,182
1971 1 11 100% 79,574

Jaguar E type series 3 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Jaguar E type series 3 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Jaguar E type series 3 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing top & bottom (2.4.G.2); Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2).

The typical Jaguar E type series 3 in our data has covered around 39,666 miles.

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