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Jaguar E-type convertible vs Jaguar Xj: reliability comparison

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

Jaguar E-type convertible
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar Xj
77%
MOT pass rate · 80,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E-type convertible (60%) 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 E-type convertible Jaguar Xj
MOT pass rate 60% 77% ✓
MOT failure rate 40% 23% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.4 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 449 mi 113,306 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 80,612

Most common faults

Jaguar E-type convertible

  1. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  2. Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
  3. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  4. Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
  5. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  6. Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 E-type convertible (60%) and Jaguar Xj (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Jaguar E-type convertible 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.