Jaguar Mk2 240 vs Jaguar Xj: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mk2 240
72%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Jaguar Xj
77%
MOT pass rate · 80,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mk2 240 (72%) and Jaguar Xj (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar Mk2 240 | Jaguar Xj |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 38,547 mi | 113,306 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 80,612 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mk2 240
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Jaguar Xj
- 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)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mk2 240 (72%) and Jaguar Xj (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar Mk2 240 report Full Jaguar Xj 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.