Jaguar X-type vs Jaguar Xj sovereign v6 lwb auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Jaguar Xj sovereign v6 lwb auto
73%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj sovereign v6 lwb auto (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 | Jaguar Xj sovereign v6 lwb auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 123,687 mi | 113,456 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 119,216 | 7 |
Most common faults
Jaguar X-type
- 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 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jaguar Xj sovereign v6 lwb auto
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Front number plate has a small crack
- Front tyres have cuts in sidewalls (no cords exposed)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj sovereign v6 lwb auto (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.