Jaguar Mk ix vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mk ix
86%
MOT pass rate · 344 vehicles
More reliable
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Mk ix is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar Mk ix | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 50,850 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 344 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mk ix
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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 ix is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Jaguar Mk ix 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.