Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xj6 40 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 Xj6 40 auto
67%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj6 40 auto (67%) 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 40 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 109,973 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 7 |
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 40 auto
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Inner Rear Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj6 40 auto (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar Xj6 40 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.