Jaguar S-type
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 23,634 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
23,634
Best Year
2007 (76%)
Years Covered
9
About the Jaguar S-type
The Jaguar S-type has been tested 23,634 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (1999 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 4,040 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 68%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer JAGUAR S-TYPEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Jaguar S-type by Year
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