Jaguar 38s vs Jaguar S-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar 38s
33%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 38s (33%) 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 38s | Jaguar S-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 33% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 67% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.8 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 67,306 mi | 114,746 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 61,983 |
Most common faults
Jaguar 38s
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 38s (33%) and Jaguar S-type (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar 38s 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.