Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-3.6 vs Jaguar Xj: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-3.6
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar Xj
77%
MOT pass rate · 80,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-3.6 (75%) 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 Jaguarsport xjr-3.6 | Jaguar Xj |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 103,036 mi | 113,306 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 80,612 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-3.6
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jaguar Xj
- 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)
- 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-3.6 (75%) and Jaguar Xj (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-3.6 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.