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Jaguar Convertable vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison

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

Jaguar Convertable
84%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Convertable (84%) 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 Convertable Jaguar X-type
MOT pass rate 84% 73%
MOT failure rate 16% 27%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 46,130 mi 123,687 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 7 119,216

Most common faults

Jaguar Convertable

  1. Registration plates black / silver
  2. Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  4. Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  5. Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  6. steering rack bushes worn

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 Convertable (84%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Jaguar Convertable 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.