Jaguar Mk2 3.4 vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mk2 3.4
77%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mk2 3.4 (77%) 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 Mk2 3.4 | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.5 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 55,864 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mk2 3.4
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
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 Mk2 3.4 (77%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar Mk2 3.4 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.