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Jaguar 2.4 vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Jaguar 2.4
86%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 2.4 (86%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Jaguar 2.4 Jaguar X-type
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 73%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 27%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 58,906 mi 123,687 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 11 119,216

Most common faults

Jaguar 2.4

  1. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  2. Oil leak
  3. Underside heavily undersealed
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  6. near side front backing plate slightly fouling arm

Jaguar X-type

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 2.4 (86%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.