Jaguar XJS reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 8,101 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XJS tends to fail
Share of Jaguar XJS 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.
Holds up better than average on road wheels, tyres, suspension.
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).