Jaguar S-Type
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 23,634 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
23,634
Highest Pass Rate
2007 (76%)
Years Covered
9
About the Jaguar S-Type
The Jaguar S-Type was MOT tested 23,634 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (1999 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 76% from 4,040 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 68%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Jaguar S-Types pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 85,764 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 93,056 miles.
Compared to the Jaguar brand average of 88%, the S-Type is 16 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jaguar models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Jaguar S-Type by Year
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Questions about the Jaguar S-Type
Is the Jaguar S-Type reliable?
Across its 9 model years in our data (1999 to 2007), the Jaguar S-Type averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 23,634 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 76%.
Which year Jaguar S-Type has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 Jaguar S-Type has the highest MOT pass rate at 76%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 68%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Jaguar S-Types more reliable?
Newer Jaguar S-Types pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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