2016 Jaguar XE · 46,671 MOT tests
2016 Jaguar XE reliability
2016 Jaguar XEs fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 XE years (46,671 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XEs: 17.4%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XEs: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 60,254
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,671
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.6% of tests fail here (6% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Jaguar XE
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Brakes4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Suspension1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.38%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.97%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.83%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.48%)
Is a 2016 Jaguar XE reliable?
2016 Jaguar XEs fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 XE years (46,671 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Jaguar XE MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.38% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.07% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Jaguar XE have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Jaguar XE shows 60,254 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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