Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-s aut vs Jaguar Xj: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-s aut
100%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Jaguar Xj
77%
MOT pass rate · 80,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-s aut (100%) 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-s aut | Jaguar Xj |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 77% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 87,400 mi | 113,306 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 80,612 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Jaguarsport xjr-s aut
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Battery insecure
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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-s aut (100%) 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-s aut 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.