2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Jaguar F-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

2,028 MOT tests in 2024. 91.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time91.9%
Failed or needed repairs8.1%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,028 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    49 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    22 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.2%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  3. Brakes0.8%
  4. Suspension0.8%
  5. Lights & electrics0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Jaguar F-Type?

In 2024, 91.9% of 2016 Jaguar F-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,028 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Jaguar F-Type?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Jaguar F-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).