Jaguar X-type sovereign v6 vs Jaguar Xj: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar X-type sovereign v6
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Jaguar Xj
77%
MOT pass rate · 80,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type sovereign v6 (80%) and Jaguar Xj (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar X-type sovereign v6 | Jaguar Xj |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 77% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 59,992 mi | 113,306 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 80,612 |
Most common faults
Jaguar X-type sovereign v6
No fault breakdown available.
Jaguar Xj
- 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)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type sovereign v6 (80%) and Jaguar Xj (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar X-type sovereign v6 report Full Jaguar Xj 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.