Jaguar E-type wildcat vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar E-type wildcat
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E-type wildcat (80%) 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 wildcat | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 9,205 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar E-type wildcat
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective lower balljoint (2.5.A.4)
Jaguar X-type
- 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)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E-type wildcat (80%) 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 wildcat 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.