2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V266 DCT
2000 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2000. Recorded mileage 81,616 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V266 DCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 81,616 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
V266 DCT Mileage History
- 09/06/202380,956 mi
- 28/06/202380,960 mi+4 mi
- 07/11/202481,159 mi+199 mi
- 11/11/202481,163 mi+4 mi
- 29/10/202581,616 mi+453 mi
Average of roughly 276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V266 DCT 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 2000 Jaguar S-Type (V266 DCT) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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