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Jaguar XJS reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·8,101 DVSA tests·2024
Across 8,101 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 80% of Jaguar XJS cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and tyres.
80%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 85% of peers
+19.3 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
8,101 tests · fleet 61%
80%
Where the XJS fails
Suspension98
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on road wheels, tyres, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Jaguar XJS MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Jaguar XJS reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jaguar XJS holds up well for its age: 80% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 85% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jaguar XJS?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jaguar XJS in 2024: 13 years and older, 80%. 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 XJS MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Jaguar XJS versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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