Does the Jaguar F-Type fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Jaguar F-Type records 4.68 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 5.67 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−0.99, 95% interval −1.17 to −0.82). It ranks 427 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Jaguar F-Type is “Wiper blade defective”, recorded 1,265 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade defective | 1,265 | 1.79 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 911 | 1.29 |
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 708 | 1.00 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 337 | 0.48 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 70,749 (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
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