Jaguar 429g vs Jaguar Xf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar 429g
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar Xf
81%
MOT pass rate · 116,331 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 429g (100%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar 429g | Jaguar Xf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 51,653 mi | 98,854 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 116,331 |
Most common faults
Jaguar 429g
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Jaguar Xf
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar 429g (100%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar 429g report Full Jaguar Xf 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.