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Jaguar X type saloon vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Jaguar X type saloon
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X type saloon (75%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Jaguar X type saloon Jaguar X-type
MOT pass rate 75% 73%
MOT failure rate 25% 27%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 136,367 mi 123,687 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 119,216

Most common faults

Jaguar X type saloon

  1. Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  2. Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  3. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Jaguar X-type

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X type saloon (75%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) 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.