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Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto reliable? We analysed 604 real MOT tests across 196 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 604 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
68.7%
Typical Mileage
86,616mi
Annual Mileage
2,040mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto.

Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
882 mi/yr
Typical
2,040 mi/yr
Average
3,052 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,140 mi/yr

Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
86,616 mi
75th Percentile
106,935 mi
95th Percentile
141,233 mi
Max Recorded
301,736 mi

How Does the Jaguar S-type V6 SE 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 V6 SE Auto THIS CAR 68.7% 604 86,616 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
Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI 83% 876 80,671 mi — yrs

Compared to the Jaguar X-type (73.4% pass rate) and the Jaguar Xf (80.8% pass rate), the Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto?

The Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.7% across 604 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto owner drives around 2,040 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 V6 SE Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto reliable?
Based on 604 MOT tests, the Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto has a 68.7% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto do per year?
The typical Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto does around 2,040 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jaguar S-type V6 SE Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jaguar S-type V6 SE 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.