1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V79 ELA
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 37,342 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V79 ELA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 37,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
V79 ELA Mileage History
- 13/09/20065,552 mi
- 05/09/20076,375 mi+823 mi
- 27/08/20087,067 mi+692 mi
- 02/09/20097,817 mi+750 mi
- 28/09/201010,144 mi+2,327 mi
- 12/09/201112,732 mi+2,588 mi
- 14/09/201215,610 mi+2,878 mi
- 07/09/201317,761 mi+2,151 mi
- 29/10/201420,854 mi+3,093 mi
- 19/10/201522,486 mi+1,632 mi
- 14/10/201624,325 mi+1,839 mi
- 14/10/201624,325 mi
- 03/10/201728,525 mi+4,200 mi
- 22/10/201830,754 mi+2,229 mi
- 23/10/201830,756 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/201933,864 mi+3,108 mi
- 02/10/201933,864 mi
- 19/10/202034,373 mi+509 mi
- 20/10/202034,373 mi
- 18/10/202134,616 mi+243 mi
- 06/04/202334,874 mi+258 mi
- 06/08/202436,137 mi+1,263 mi
- 08/08/202436,140 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/202536,828 mi+688 mi
- 09/07/202637,342 mi+514 mi
- 09/07/202637,342 mi
Average of roughly 1,604 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
V79 ELA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V79 ELA) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint with caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic CoversSerious
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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