Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Type: 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 Type
71%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Type (71%) 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 Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 53,432 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 Type
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint off side and near side front (2.4.G.2)
- nail in nsr tyre
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- slight play at both rear hubs
- steering rack damp
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Type (71%) 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.