JAGUAR XJS Common Problems & Reliability
Based on 80 MOT tests from 6 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every JAGUAR XJS has the same fault.
JAGUAR XJS's have a very good reliability rating of 670/999. The score was calculated from the average of every JAGUAR XJS that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1990 | 663/999Good | 90,168 miles | 642 vehicles |
| Petrol | 1989 | 666/999Good | 90,101 miles | 635 vehicles |
| Petrol | 1986 | 668/999Good | 91,803 miles | 619 vehicles |
| Petrol | 1985 | 683/999Good | 98,494 miles | 871 vehicles |
How reliable is the JAGUAR XJS?
Based on 80 MOT tests from 6 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
80
Pass rate
61.3%
Median mileage
64,322 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every JAGUAR XJS has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 480 out of 999.
Common JAGUAR XJS MOT problems
Based on 80 MOT tests from 6 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. That sample is too small to describe recurring problems, so this page does not list model-specific faults.
JAGUAR XJS MOT reliability by year
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
Not enough VehicleScore® data for year-by-year conclusions.
Buying a JAGUAR XJS?
Common problems tell you what can affect JAGUAR XJSs generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
Where does this data come from?
VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.