Jaguar E-Type reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,884 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,884 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Jaguar E-Type cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and seat belts.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the E-Type tends to fail
Share of Jaguar E-Type cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on tyres, seat belts, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Jaguar E-Type reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jaguar E-Type holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 97% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jaguar E-Type?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jaguar E-Type in 2024: 13 years and older, 90%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Jaguar E-Type MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Jaguar E-Type versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).