1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V151 DAP
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 76,128 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V151 DAP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 76,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V151 DAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V151 DAP) between August 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
V151 DAP Mileage History
- 22/08/200630,067 mi
- 22/08/200734,957 mi+4,890 mi
- 18/08/200839,165 mi+4,208 mi
- 14/08/200942,915 mi+3,750 mi
- 10/08/201045,859 mi+2,944 mi
- 11/08/201054,859 mi+9,000 mi
- 24/08/201149,054 mi-5,805 mi
- 09/08/201251,617 mi+2,563 mi
- 23/05/201355,543 mi+3,926 mi
- 15/05/201459,847 mi+4,304 mi
- 15/05/201459,847 mi
- 12/05/201564,612 mi+4,765 mi
- 13/05/201564,612 mi
- 02/06/201668,168 mi+3,556 mi
- 08/06/201668,169 mi+1 mi
- 01/06/201769,792 mi+1,623 mi
- 01/06/201769,752 mi-40 mi
- 23/05/201872,064 mi+2,312 mi
- 23/05/201872,064 mi
- 28/05/201973,665 mi+1,601 mi
- 28/05/201973,668 mi+3 mi
- 26/05/202174,380 mi+712 mi
- 29/04/202275,260 mi+880 mi
- 03/05/202275,260 mi
- 05/05/202376,128 mi+868 mi
Average of roughly 2,758 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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