Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Sport: 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 Sport
87%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Sport (87%) 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 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 37,866 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 13 |
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 Sport
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- offside front tyre perished
- offside rear tyre perished
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Sport (87%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar Sport 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.