1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V770 DFH
1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 1999. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V770 DFH Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V770 DFH) between October 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
V770 DFH Mileage History
- 27/10/200526,752 mi
- 11/12/200631,642 mi+4,890 mi
- 18/12/200733,788 mi+2,146 mi
- 02/05/200834,423 mi+635 mi
- 07/04/200938,256 mi+3,833 mi
- 07/04/200938,256 mi
- 02/07/201048,750 mi+10,494 mi
- 02/07/201048,753 mi+3 mi
- 23/10/201150,071 mi+1,318 mi
- 26/02/201350,822 mi+751 mi
- 26/02/201350,822 mi
- 21/03/201451,715 mi+893 mi
- 25/03/201451,761 mi+46 mi
- 15/10/201553,038 mi+1,277 mi
- 30/03/201653,168 mi+130 mi
- 20/06/201753,679 mi+511 mi
- 21/06/201753,679 mi
- 23/07/201853,896 mi+217 mi
- 23/07/201853,896 mi
- 02/03/20200 mi-53,896 mi
- 23/05/20250 mi
Average of roughly -1,367 miles per year across 21 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: 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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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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