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MOT reliability

Jaguar Series 3 e type

1 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Jaguar Series 3 e type vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Jaguar Series 3 e type has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,808 miles.

1
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
12
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Jaguar Series 3 e type problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Jaguar Series 3 e type MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Steering36%
  • Seatbelts & equipment18%
  • Brakes9%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Jaguar Series 3 e type MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  2. nearside rear parking brake slightly weaker than offside (2 times)
  3. running rough (2 times)
  4. Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  7. Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
  8. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  9. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  12. Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Jaguar Series 3 e type pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1972 1 4 75% 45,808

Jaguar Series 3 e type reliability FAQ

Across 1 Jaguar Series 3 e type vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Jaguar Series 3 e type MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); nearside rear parking brake slightly weaker than offside; running rough.

The typical Jaguar Series 3 e type in our data has covered around 45,808 miles.

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