RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Jaguar S-Type reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·18,824 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.
63%
Average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
18,824 tests · fleet 61%
63%
Where the S-Type fails
Suspension90
Brakes93
Body & structure98
Steering96
Tyres96
Lights & electrics92
Fails more often on steering. Holds up better on body & structure, lights & electrics.
Share of 13 years and older Jaguar S-Type MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Jaguar S-Type tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Jaguar S-Type models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~11% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Steering · flagged on ~4% of MOTsAbove average
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).
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