Jaguar X-type vs Jaguar Xj6 v6 sovereign 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 Xj6 v6 sovereign auto
79%
MOT pass rate · 17 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj6 v6 sovereign auto (79%) 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 Xj6 v6 sovereign auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 123,687 mi | 72,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 119,216 | 17 |
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 Xj6 v6 sovereign auto
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj6 v6 sovereign auto (79%) 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.