Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Sovereign lwb aut: 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 lwb aut
57%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Sovereign lwb aut (57%) 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 lwb aut |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 57% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 43% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 3.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 149,833 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 3 |
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 lwb aut
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Sovereign lwb aut (57%) 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 lwb aut 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.