Jaguar F Type (2018)
2018 Jaguar F Type
CarHunch analysed 1,820 real MOT records for the 2018 Jaguar F Type. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Jaguar F-Type is a reliable performer, passing its MOT on first attempt 92.7% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 12.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low for a sports car. You're looking at a cohort with relatively low mileage (median 21,141 miles for a six-year-old car), suggesting many owners are careful with these cars, and the average of just 0.48 failures per vehicle confirms they're holding up well mechanically. The 3.2 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear items crop up as expected, but nothing dramatic; if you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and brakes—the wear items likely flagged—and verify full service history, as these sports cars reward proper maintenance.
What to check before buying a 2018 Jaguar F Type
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 2018 Jaguar F Type 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.
Half of all 2018 Jaguar F Type vehicles fall between 14,560 and 29,264 miles.
2018 Jaguar F Type — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,729 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Jaguar F Type
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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35.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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12.1%
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8.4%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.3%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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