1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

382 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 382 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.7%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension34.3%
  2. Lights & electrics22.5%
  3. Brakes20.2%
  4. Steering12.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  6. Body & chassis6.5%
  7. Tyres4.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Jaguar S-Type?

In 2024, 60.5% of 1999 Jaguar S-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 382 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Jaguar S-Type?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1999 Jaguar S-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).