Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Ss100: 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 Ss100
84%
MOT pass rate · 54 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Ss100 is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar S-type | Jaguar Ss100 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 15,470 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 54 |
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 Ss100
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Ss100 is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar Ss100 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.