Jaguar 38 vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar 38
72%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 38 (72%) 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 38 | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 51,776 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar 38
- underbody corrosion/rust, offside/nearside front.
- Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jaguar X-type
- 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)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 38 (72%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar 38 report Full Jaguar X-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.