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Jaguar X-type classic auto vs Jaguar Xf: reliability comparison

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

Jaguar X-type classic auto
79%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Jaguar Xf
81%
MOT pass rate · 116,331 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type classic auto (79%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Jaguar X-type classic auto Jaguar Xf
MOT pass rate 79% 81% ✓
MOT failure rate 21% 19% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.6
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage — 98,854 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 116,331

Most common faults

Jaguar X-type classic auto

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  2. Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  3. Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  5. light marks on windscreen.
  6. Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Jaguar Xf

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type classic auto (79%) and Jaguar Xf (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Jaguar X-type classic auto report Full Jaguar Xf 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.