Jaguar X-type vs Jaguar Xj8 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 Xj8 auto
78%
MOT pass rate · 667 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Xj8 auto is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar X-type | Jaguar Xj8 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 123,687 mi | 92,728 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 119,216 | 667 |
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 Xj8 auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Xj8 auto is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Jaguar X-type report Full Jaguar Xj8 auto 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.