Jaguar S-Type reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Jaguar S-Type is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 114 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 176 of 442, and 37.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is ball joint dust cover (7.0% of tests).
Ranked 176 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 7,549 Jaguar S-Types aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 37.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Jaguar S-Type is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
37.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,300
Typical age at test: 18 years
Jaguar S-Type MOT failure rate by age
Most common Jaguar S-Type MOT faults
- Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.0% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6% of tests
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.9% of tests
What the Jaguar S-Type fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16.5% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 14.1% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Brakes | 11.3% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.4% | About average |
| Steering | 6.4% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Visibility | 5.9% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.2% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Body and structure | 3.9% | ▼ 54% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.7% | 1.1× as often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
How much is road tax on a Jaguar S-Type?
Any Jaguar S-Type first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Jaguar S-Type reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Jaguar S-Type is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 114 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Jaguar S-Type?
The most common MOT fault is “Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, found in 7.0% of tests. It fails on steering more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Jaguar S-Type?
Any Jaguar S-Type first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Jaguar S-Types fail their MOT?
37.5% of Jaguar S-Types aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Jaguar S-Type combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.