Jaguar Mk ii 240 vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mk ii 240
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mk ii 240 (50%) 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 ii 240 | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.0 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 16,431 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mk ii 240
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Engine oil leak Exhaust mountings one broken and rest deteriorated
- Lower Steering column universal joint insecure at steering box (2.1.5)
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 ii 240 (50%) 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 ii 240 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.