Does the Jaguar E-Type fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Jaguar E-Type records 4.97 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 10.29 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−5.32, 95% interval −6.03 to −4.61). It ranks 698 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Jaguar E-Type by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Jaguar E-Type is “Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen”, recorded 251 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 251 | 3.22 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 47 | 0.60 |
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 suspension failures · Jaguar E-Type tyres failures