Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xj6: 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 Xj6
71%
MOT pass rate · 5,939 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj6 (71%) 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 Xj6 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 101,014 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 5,939 |
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 Xj6
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj6 (71%) 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.