2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Jaguar F-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

1,799 MOT tests in 2024. 90.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time90.9%
Failed or needed repairs9.1%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,799 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    32 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    33 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  2. Tyres3.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  5. Brakes0.9%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Suspension0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%

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 2018 Jaguar F-Type?

In 2024, 90.9% of 2018 Jaguar F-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,799 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Jaguar F-Type?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2018 Jaguar F-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).