Jaguar Mark9 vs Jaguar S-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mark9
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mark9 (50%) 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 Mark9 | Jaguar S-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.5 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 66,076 mi | 114,746 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 61,983 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mark9
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Handbrake slightly low
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Oil leak
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Slight leak from steering box
Jaguar S-type
- 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)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mark9 (50%) and Jaguar S-type (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar Mark9 report Full Jaguar S-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.