Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xk140 dhc: 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 Xk140 dhc
78%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xk140 dhc (78%) 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 Xk140 dhc |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 56,279 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 Xk140 dhc
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xk140 dhc (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar S-type report Full Jaguar Xk140 dhc 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.