Does the Jaguar E-Type fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Jaguar E-Type records 8.44 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 18.68 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−10.24, 95% interval −11.20 to −9.28). It ranks 597 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Jaguar E-Type by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Jaguar E-Type is “A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated”, recorded 198 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 198 | 2.54 |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 147 | 1.89 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 133 | 1.71 |
| A wheel bearing with excessive play | 56 | 0.72 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,786 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Other pages for this model
Jaguar E-Type by postcode area · Jaguar E-Type body, chassis and structure failures · Jaguar E-Type brakes failures · Jaguar E-Type vehicle identification failures · Jaguar E-Type lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Jaguar E-Type noise, emissions and leaks failures · Jaguar E-Type seat belts and airbags failures · Jaguar E-Type steering failures · Jaguar E-Type tyres failures · Jaguar E-Type visibility failures