Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xj8 l: 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 Xj8 l
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj8 l (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 Xj8 l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 51,936 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 2 |
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 Xj8 l
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- 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)
- both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges
- Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj8 l (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 Xj8 l 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.