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Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto reliable? We analysed 335 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 335 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.0%
Typical Mileage
96,217mi
Annual Mileage
2,934mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto.

Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,449 mi/yr
Typical
2,934 mi/yr
Average
3,844 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,439 mi/yr

Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
96,217 mi
75th Percentile
125,403 mi
95th Percentile
182,676 mi
Max Recorded
292,220 mi

How Does the Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto THIS CAR 77.0% 335 96,217 mi — yrs
Jaguar X-type 73.4% 1,912,556 80,596 mi 25 yrs
Jaguar Xf 80.8% 1,374,522 65,620 mi 18 yrs
Jaguar S-type 74.5% 942,176 77,805 mi 27 yrs
Vauxhall Astra Ultimate Turbo Auto 90.9% 584 20,460 mi — yrs

Compared to the Jaguar X-type (73.4% pass rate) and the Jaguar Xf (80.8% pass rate), the Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto?

The Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.0% across 335 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto owner drives around 2,934 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto reliable?
Based on 335 MOT tests, the Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto has a 77.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto do per year?
The typical Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto does around 2,934 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jaguar S-type SE Diesel Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.