Jaguar Cougar vs Jaguar S-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Cougar
93%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Cougar (93%) 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 Cougar | Jaguar S-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 34,249 mi | 114,746 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 61,983 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Cougar
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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 Cougar (93%) and Jaguar S-type (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar Cougar 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.