Jaguar S-type v6 s vs Jaguar Xj: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar S-type v6 s
95%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar Xj
77%
MOT pass rate · 80,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type v6 s (95%) 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 S-type v6 s | Jaguar Xj |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 95% ✓ | 77% |
| MOT failure rate | 5% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 130,983 mi | 113,306 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 80,612 |
Most common faults
Jaguar S-type v6 s
- rear link rod dust covers deteriorating
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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)
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 S-type v6 s (95%) and Jaguar Xj (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar S-type v6 s 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.