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Jaguar Aristocat vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison

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

Jaguar Aristocat
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Aristocat (100%) 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 Aristocat Jaguar X-type
MOT pass rate 100% 73%
MOT failure rate 0% 27%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 4,111 mi 123,687 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 119,216

Most common faults

Jaguar Aristocat

  1. Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Offside Front Steering rack inner inner play

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 Aristocat (100%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Jaguar Aristocat 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.