1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V720 DVM
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 125,470 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V720 DVM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/11/2021
- 125,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V720 DVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V720 DVM) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
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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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