1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V321 AJM
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 16,913 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V321 AJM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 16,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V321 AJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V321 AJM) between August 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”.
V321 AJM Mileage History
- 24/08/20068,149 mi
- 23/08/20078,766 mi+617 mi
- 20/08/20089,302 mi+536 mi
- 13/08/20099,962 mi+660 mi
- 24/08/201010,666 mi+704 mi
- 24/08/201111,283 mi+617 mi
- 20/08/201211,886 mi+603 mi
- 15/08/201312,359 mi+473 mi
- 21/08/201412,923 mi+564 mi
- 19/08/201513,306 mi+383 mi
- 11/08/201613,717 mi+411 mi
- 23/08/201714,178 mi+461 mi
- 31/08/201714,196 mi+18 mi
- 23/08/201814,669 mi+473 mi
- 07/08/201915,087 mi+418 mi
- 21/08/202015,045 mi-42 mi
- 01/09/202115,698 mi+653 mi
- 18/07/202215,956 mi+258 mi
- 09/08/202316,218 mi+262 mi
- 05/09/202416,499 mi+281 mi
- 28/08/202516,745 mi+246 mi
- 24/08/202616,913 mi+168 mi
Average of roughly 438 miles per year across 22 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: Good
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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