Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xf r-sport i 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 i auto
91%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xf r-sport i auto (91%) 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 Xf r-sport i auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 123,237 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 10 |
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 i auto
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.also nail in tyre on outer edge and has cuts in the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall and has cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xf r-sport i auto (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar Xf r-sport i 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.