Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar s2 e-type dro: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Jaguar s2 e-type dro
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar s2 e-type dro (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar S-type | Jaguar s2 e-type dro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 3.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 20,076 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 1 |
Most common faults
Jaguar S-type
- 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)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jaguar s2 e-type dro
- All position lamps not working ALL ROUND (4.2.1 (a))
- Front All direction indicators not working both side. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Rear All direction indicators not working rear both side. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar s2 e-type dro (50%) 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.