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Jaguar E type 2dr vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison

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

Jaguar E type 2dr
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E type 2dr (86%) 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 E type 2dr Jaguar X-type
MOT pass rate 86% 73%
MOT failure rate 14% 27%
Faults & advisories per test 0.1 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 87,000 mi 123,687 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 119,216

Most common faults

Jaguar E type 2dr

  1. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  2. Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  3. n/s floor and sill corroded but outside prescribed area

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 E type 2dr (86%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Jaguar E type 2dr 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.