Jaguar X-type vs Jaguar Xj8 sov 4.0: 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 sov 4.0
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj8 sov 4.0 (100%) 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 Xj8 sov 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 123,687 mi | 112,272 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 119,216 | 1 |
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 sov 4.0
- slight play in o/s and n/s/r hubs.
- Nail in nearside front tyre
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- offside front tyre worn on iner edge
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj8 sov 4.0 (100%) 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.