Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xf r-sport black d 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 Xf r-sport black d auto
87%
MOT pass rate · 81 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Xf r-sport black d auto is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar S-type | Jaguar Xf r-sport black d auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 10% |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 99,284 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 81 |
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 Xf r-sport black d auto
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Xf r-sport black d auto is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar Xf r-sport black d 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.