Jaguar X-type v6 se auto vs Jaguar Xj: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar X-type v6 se auto
71%
MOT pass rate · 463 vehicles
Jaguar Xj
77%
MOT pass rate · 80,612 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Xj is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar X-type v6 se auto | Jaguar Xj |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 102,489 mi | 113,306 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 463 | 80,612 |
Most common faults
Jaguar X-type v6 se auto
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 Xj is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Jaguar X-type v6 se auto 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.