Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xj sovereign v6lwb tdvi a: 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 sovereign v6lwb tdvi a
90%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj sovereign v6lwb tdvi a (90%) 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 sovereign v6lwb tdvi a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 117,929 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 sovereign v6lwb tdvi a
- Both sides rear lower suspension arm rear most inner bush/joints have play
- Exhaust center mount damaged mounting in floor (System still secure)
- Front & Rear brake discs show wear
- Wipers starting to smear
- Both sides rear upper suspension mount inner joint/bush have slight wear & movement
- Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj sovereign v6lwb tdvi a (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.