Jaguar Cobra vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Cobra
82%
MOT pass rate · 16 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Cobra (82%) 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 Cobra | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 11,503 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 16 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Cobra
- Coolant leak
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Coolant leak
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 Cobra (82%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.