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1960 Jaguar Mk2 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Mk2 models manufactured in 1960, based on 153 real MOT test results.

78.4%
Pass Rate
21.6%
Fail Rate
153
Total Tests
52,996
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1960 Jaguar Mk2 MOT Analysis

The 1960 Jaguar Mk2 has an MOT pass rate of 78.4% based on 153 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 52,996 miles on the odometer. With a 21.6% failure rate, the 1960 Mk2 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1960 Jaguar Mk2 is Noise, emissions and leaks, responsible for 0.7% of failures. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs range from £100–1,000+. Visibility is the second most common issue at 0.7%.

Top failures specific to 1960 models only. The overall Mk2 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.7%1
2Visibility0.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 52,996 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Noise, emissions and leaks0.12% per 10K miVisibility0.12% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Noise, emissions and leaks0.120.7%1
Visibility0.120.7%1

Mileage Statistics

52,996
Mean
64,194
Median
30,058
25th Percentile
68,321
75th Percentile
4.08% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1960 Jaguar Mk2 has an MOT pass rate of 78.4% based on 153 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 52,996 miles on the odometer. With a 21.6% failure rate, the 1960 Mk2 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1960 Jaguar Mk2, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to noise, emissions and leaks: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help. At 52,996 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Noise, emissions and leaks — 0.7% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1960 Jaguar Mk2 models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Visibility — 0.7% of failures

Visibility issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1960 Jaguar Mk2 models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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