Jaguar E Pace R Dynamic SE PHEV AWD A (2021)

237 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Jaguar E Pace R Dynamic SE PHEV AWD A

CarHunch analysed 237 real MOT records for the 2021 Jaguar E Pace R Dynamic SE PHEV AWD A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This E-Pace PHEV is significantly more reliable than the typical UK car, with a 94.6% first-time pass rate well above the 80% national average, and only 5.1% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect—a low concern for buyers. The 0.17 average failures per vehicle suggests most cars sail through their MOT with minimal work needed.

At just 26,000 miles median for a three-year-old model, these cars are running light, which partly explains the strong pass rate, though it also means real-world durability over higher mileages remains less certain. The 1.6 advisories per vehicle points to minor wear items rather than systemic problems—before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection to check the hybrid battery condition, as that's the most expensive component to replace if degradation has started.

Generally reliable 14.6% above UK average
94.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
26,021
typical mileage
18,324–35,069 middle half
5.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.17
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Jaguar E Pace R Dynamic SE PHEV AWD A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Jaguar E Pace R Dynamic SE PHEV AWD A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,324
low mileage
26,021
typical
35,069
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Jaguar E Pace R Dynamic SE PHEV AWD A vehicles fall between 18,324 and 35,069 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.17
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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