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Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar X-type xs le awd 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 X-type xs le awd auto
71%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar X-type xs le awd auto (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 X-type xs le awd auto
MOT pass rate 75% 71%
MOT failure rate 25% 29%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.5
Dangerous-fault share 1% 8%
Average mileage 114,746 mi 84,186 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 61,983 5

Most common faults

Jaguar S-type

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Jaguar X-type xs le awd auto

  1. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  4. oil level low.
  5. rear registration plate slightly deteriorated,
  6. Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar X-type xs le awd auto (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar X-type xs le awd 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.