Jaguar Mk 2, 3.8 litre vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mk 2, 3.8 litre
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mk 2, 3.8 litre (100%) 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 Mk 2, 3.8 litre | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 91,398 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mk 2, 3.8 litre
- Front washers are poor
- Near side front lacking point has corrosion
- front cross member has surface corrosion
- off side steering rack gaiter has a small split
- Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both front gaiters (2.2.D.2d)
- Near side indicator tell tell has a poor operation
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 Mk 2, 3.8 litre (100%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar Mk 2, 3.8 litre 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.