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Jaguar E0type vs Jaguar S-type: reliability comparison

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

Jaguar E0type
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E0type (86%) 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 E0type Jaguar S-type
MOT pass rate 86% 75%
MOT failure rate 14% 25%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 2,056 mi 114,746 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 61,983

Most common faults

Jaguar E0type

  1. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  2. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  3. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  4. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  5. Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
  6. Coolant leak

Jaguar S-type

  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. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Jaguar E0type (86%) and Jaguar S-type (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.