1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V770 DFH
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2967cc
V770 DFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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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.
V770 DFH 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 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V770 DFH) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective damaged sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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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