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Jaguar S typ vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison

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

Jaguar S typ
83%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S typ (83%) 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 typ Jaguar X-type
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 73%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 27%
Faults & advisories per test 2.6 2.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 123,736 mi 123,687 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 119,216

Most common faults

Jaguar S typ

  1. both rear discs pitted
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. front cross member corroded
  4. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  5. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  6. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 typ (83%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.