1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V170 DAP
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 124,906 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V170 DAP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/11/2022
- 124,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V170 DAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V170 DAP) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
V170 DAP Mileage History
- 22/11/2021124,305 mi
- 30/11/2021124,345 mi+40 mi
- 14/11/2022124,906 mi+561 mi
Average of roughly 615 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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