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Jaguar S s 100 vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Jaguar S s 100
91%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S s 100 (91%) 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 S s 100 Jaguar X-type
MOT pass rate 91% 73%
MOT failure rate 9% 27%
Faults & advisories per test 1.3 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 20,140 mi 123,687 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 119,216

Most common faults

Jaguar S s 100

  1. nsf tyre tread is close to mot limit
  2. osr suspension damaper lower mounts are worn
  3. slight but normal play in osr and nsr suspension
  4. some movement in steering rack mounts when under load
  5. Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
  6. all tyres approx 2mm

Jaguar X-type

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S s 100 (91%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Jaguar S s 100 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.