1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · A16 ELY
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 52,978 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A16 ELY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2023
- 52,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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A16 ELY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (A16 ELY) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
A16 ELY Mileage History
- 05/10/202244,765 mi
- 16/10/202352,978 mi+8,213 mi
Average of roughly 7,978 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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