Jaguar Mk 2s vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mk 2s
94%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mk 2s (94%) 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 2s | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 94% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 6% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 98,501 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mk 2s
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- power steering belts noisey
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 2s (94%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) 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.