Jaguar S-type sport diesel vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar S-type sport diesel
70%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type sport diesel (70%) 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-type sport diesel | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 131,320 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar S-type sport diesel
- both rear tyres 3mm
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
- collant leak from engine
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 S-type sport diesel (70%) 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.