Jaguar E etype vs Jaguar S-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar E etype
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E etype (83%) 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 E etype | Jaguar S-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | — | 114,746 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 61,983 |
Most common faults
Jaguar E etype
- Nearside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- washer fluid output low
- nearside rear sill weak
- offside rear disc slightly contaminated by oil
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 E etype (83%) and Jaguar S-type (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar E etype 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.