Jaguar E-TYPE - 1973
59.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1973 is 134.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jaguar E-TYPE, model year 1973.
Sample size: 157 cars, 244 tests and 145 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 157 cars
The 1973 Jaguar E-Type demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate, with 59 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 134 defects per 100 vehicles, marking a 56% improvement. This model excels particularly in categories such as brakes, steering, and lights and electrics, showing a notable reduction in issues compared to the average car of the same year. Mileage trends indicate that vehicles with lower mileage (under 31,000 miles) have a higher defect rate compared to higher mileage segments, which is a divergence from typical patterns seen in other cars. Overall, the E-Type stands out as a reliable choice, especially in terms of crucial safety and visibility features.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 157 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 70.0% better
13.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.7 / 100 tests
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 61.4% better
6.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.1 / 100 tests
- Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
- Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
Visibility
▲ 37.9% better
8.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 76.6% better
9.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 38.4 / 100 tests
- A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- A lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp
- 4.3.1 (a) (iii)
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 38.7% better
57.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 93.7 / 100 tests
- A wheel bearing: with excessive play
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 87.3% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.0 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- A transmission shaft: securing bolts loose or missing
- Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
Equipment
▲ 63.2% better
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.8 / 100 tests
- Audible warning:
Other
▲ 35.9% better
18.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.5 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
Serious faults (Top 10)
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
4.3.1 (a) (iii)
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake performance unable to be tested
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 1