Jaguar S-Type reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 18,824 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 18,824 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 63% of Jaguar S-Type cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the S-Type tends to fail
Share of Jaguar S-Type cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering. Holds up better than average on body & structure, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Jaguar S-Type reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jaguar S-Type is about average for its age: 63% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jaguar S-Type?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jaguar S-Type in 2024: 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Jaguar S-Type MOT?
For Jaguar S-Type cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (4.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).