Jaguar E-type
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 96 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
96
Best Year
2017 (91%)
Years Covered
2
About the Jaguar E-type
The Jaguar E-type has been tested 96 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (1990 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 45 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 82%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 51,145 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 47,536 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Jaguar E-type by Year
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