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Jaguar Dax cobra vs Jaguar Xj: reliability comparison

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

Jaguar Dax cobra
85%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Jaguar Xj
77%
MOT pass rate · 80,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Dax cobra (85%) and Jaguar Xj (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Jaguar Dax cobra Jaguar Xj
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 77%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 23%
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 4,374 mi 113,306 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 80,612

Most common faults

Jaguar Dax cobra

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  3. Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  4. Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
  5. Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  6. Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Jaguar Xj

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  6. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Dax cobra (85%) and Jaguar Xj (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Jaguar Dax cobra report Full Jaguar Xj 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.