Used buyer's guide: Jaguar X-Type

The cabin's too traditionally styled for some drivers, and trails rivals on quality. And while comfort and the level of kit impress, rear seat legroom is tight. The boot is a reasonable size at 452 litres; it's just very shallow. The e

Leave the car ticking over for a while after a run to make sure it doesn't overheat; the electric cooling fan sometimes fails.

Models with halogen headlamps don't light the way very effectively. Xenons are better, but are more costly to repair if the fail.

The central locking system can stop working, while the boot lock can fail separately because of moisture getting into the solenoid

The climate control system can pack in due to a number of key components. Check it carefully - repairs can be expensive.