1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V177 DAP
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 92,053 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V177 DAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 92,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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V177 DAP MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V177 DAP) between October 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1”.
V177 DAP Mileage History
- 04/10/202288,155 mi
- 09/05/202388,609 mi+454 mi
- 08/05/202492,039 mi+3,430 mi
- 15/05/202492,053 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,418 miles per year across 4 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: 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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