Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Jaguar F Type?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Jaguar F Type?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Jaguar F Type?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Jaguar F Type reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,820 vehicles, the 2018 Jaguar F Type has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Jaguar F Type?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Jaguar F Type are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (35.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (34.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Jaguar F Type?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Jaguar F Type (2018)

1,820 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2018 Jaguar F Type

CarHunch analysed 1,820 real MOT records for the 2018 Jaguar F Type. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2018 Jaguar F Type passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.48

Over 5.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 15k–29k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,820 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,820 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 35.7%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 16.2%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 12.1%

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Before you buy a 2018 Jaguar F Type

Based on MOT data from 1,820 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 14,774 Jaguar F Type vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 21.4%

3,166

Red 19.2%

2,843

Black 18.5%

2,728

White 16.6%

2,455

Blue 11.4%

1,678

Silver 6.1%

898

Green 4.4%

648

Orange 2.3%

335

Yellow 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Jaguar F Type vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,141

typical

14,560

low mileage

29,264

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Jaguar F Type vehicles fall between 14,560 and 29,264 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,560 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,560–29,264 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Jaguar F Types sit.

⚠ Over 39,506 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Jaguar F Type — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Jaguar F Types are 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

5.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.48

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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