1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · S18 BAA
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 181,972 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S18 BAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 181,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S18 BAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (S18 BAA) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S18 BAA Mileage History
- 23/02/2023158,414 mi
- 08/03/2024170,411 mi+11,997 mi
- 15/03/2024170,411 mi
- 17/04/2025181,965 mi+11,554 mi
- 07/05/2025181,972 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 10,703 miles per year across 5 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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