Jaguar 3.4 mk 2 vs Jaguar S-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar 3.4 mk 2
94%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 3.4 mk 2 (94%) and Jaguar S-type (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar 3.4 mk 2 | Jaguar S-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 94% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 6% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 75,914 mi | 114,746 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 61,983 |
Most common faults
Jaguar 3.4 mk 2
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Jaguar S-type
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 3.4 mk 2 (94%) and Jaguar S-type (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar 3.4 mk 2 report Full Jaguar S-type report Most reliable cars
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.