2018 Jaguar I-Pace: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2018 Jaguar I-Pace?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2018 Jaguar I-Pace than on all cars registered in 2018.

• Track rod ends4.9× usual
  Jaguar I-Pace

  5.9% All 2018 cars

  1.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.8%, against 0.6% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

Common 2018 Jaguar I-Pace MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2018 Jaguar I-Pace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  24% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Suspension
  7% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Brakes
  5% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Lights and electrics
  3% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  2% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Seats and seatbelts
  2% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Known faults on the 2018 Jaguar I-Pace

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Brake software recall

  All versions

  Cars built from 23 August 2017 to 11 April 2019 needed a software update because the friction brakes might not meet regulations.

  At the viewing: Run the free DVSA recall check on the reg.

  Source: What Car?: Jaguar I-Pace reliability

• Poor reliability record

  All versions

  The I-Pace came eighth of nine electric cars in What Car?'s reliability survey.

  At the viewing: Test every electrical feature, including the powered tailgate, and look for warning messages.

  Source: What Car?: Jaguar I-Pace reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Jaguar I-Pace

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Has the brake software recall been done?
2. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 4.9× as often on the 2018 Jaguar I-Pace as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?