Jaguar E-type 4.2 coupe vs Jaguar Xf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar E-type 4.2 coupe
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar Xf
81%
MOT pass rate · 116,331 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E-type 4.2 coupe (78%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar E-type 4.2 coupe | Jaguar Xf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 41,652 mi | 98,854 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 116,331 |
Most common faults
Jaguar E-type 4.2 coupe
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- slight diff oil leak
- Oil leak
Jaguar Xf
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E-type 4.2 coupe (78%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar E-type 4.2 coupe report Full Jaguar Xf 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.