Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xj 4.2 c aut: 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 Xj 4.2 c aut
75%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj 4.2 c aut (75%) 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 Xj 4.2 c aut |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 3.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 80,350 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 Xj 4.2 c aut
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj 4.2 c aut (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar Xj 4.2 c aut 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.