1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V648 ECK
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 107,546 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V648 ECK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2022
- 107,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V648 ECK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V648 ECK) between September 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
V648 ECK Mileage History
- 28/09/200662,484 mi
- 28/09/200769,169 mi+6,685 mi
- 28/09/200769,169 mi
- 02/10/200872,976 mi+3,807 mi
- 10/10/200873,000 mi+24 mi
- 15/10/200977,196 mi+4,196 mi
- 16/10/201081,720 mi+4,524 mi
- 13/10/201185,655 mi+3,935 mi
- 08/10/201288,156 mi+2,501 mi
- 14/10/201390,652 mi+2,496 mi
- 16/10/201493,355 mi+2,703 mi
- 20/10/201493,370 mi+15 mi
- 19/10/201596,753 mi+3,383 mi
- 18/10/201699,939 mi+3,186 mi
- 25/03/2019102,091 mi+2,152 mi
- 10/06/2020104,550 mi+2,459 mi
- 07/06/2021105,852 mi+1,302 mi
- 20/07/2022107,546 mi+1,694 mi
Average of roughly 2,851 miles per year across 18 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
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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