Which is more reliable, Cadillac or Jaguar?
Jaguar leads on our inspections: 57/100 average condition vs 54/100 for Cadillac, from 111 real pre-purchase inspections.
Jaguar leads on our inspections: 57/100 average condition vs 54/100 for Cadillac, from 111 real pre-purchase inspections. The average car we check scores 61/100.
Head to head
| Cadillac | Jaguar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cars inspected | 66 | 45 |
| Average condition | 54/100 | 57/100 |
| In good shape (60+/100) | 36% | 51% |
| Repainted or replaced panel | 70% | 73% |
| Structural repair found | 5% | 2% |
| Fault codes recently cleared | 23% | 31% |
Green = the better number of the pair. Condition reflects the mix of cars that came to us — age, price, model — so treat small gaps as a tie.
How they score
How long do they stay good?
Good cars by mileage
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Good cars by age
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Share in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; a band under 20 cars follows the nearby bands, so a run above the all-cars line stays above it, and a band of 20 or more uses the rate we measured; where a band has too few cars, the line follows the trend between the bands on either side; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). Dashed grey = all cars we check.
Most common faults
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
56%
Oil leaks · Engine
53%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
42%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
35%
Dirty or low engine oil · Engine
23%
Oil leaks · Engine
73%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
42%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
38%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
33%
Worn suspension joints · Suspension
33%
FAQ
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What are the most common problems with used Cadillacs and Jaguars?
On Cadillacs we flag fuel trim out of range (56%), oil leaks (53%), active error codes (42%). On Jaguars: oil leaks (73%), fuel trim out of range (42%), active error codes (38%).
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How many Cadillac and Jaguar vehicles have you inspected?
66 Cadillacs and 45 Jaguars — 111 real pre-purchase inspections. Updated Oct 27, 2026.
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Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection?
Yes. Badge averages don't sort the good car from the tired one. We still find repainted panels on 70% of Cadillacs and 73% of Jaguars, and recently cleared fault codes on 23% / 31%.
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Based on 111 inspections · updated Oct 27, 2026
