Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xe r-dynamic black 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 Xe r-dynamic black auto
85%
MOT pass rate · 265 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Xe r-dynamic black auto is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar S-type | Jaguar Xe r-dynamic black auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 10% |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 33,545 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 265 |
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 Xe r-dynamic black auto
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Xe r-dynamic black auto is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar Xe r-dynamic black 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.