Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Sovereign 32 auto: 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 Sovereign 32 auto
62%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Sovereign 32 auto (62%) 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 Sovereign 32 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 150,390 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 5 |
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 Sovereign 32 auto
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- near side rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Sovereign 32 auto (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar Sovereign 32 auto 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.