1999 Jaguar S-Type · 2,068 MOT tests
1999 Jaguar S-Type reliability
1999 Jaguar S-Types fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 S-Type years (2,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- 38.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 81,822
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,068
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: about average for its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9% of tests fail here (195% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Jaguar S-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.9%
- Lights and electrics14.7%
- Brakes13.2%
- Steering9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres5.5%
- Body, chassis and structure5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 5.42%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 3.29%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.71%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.66%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.37%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.25%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.16%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.75%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
1999 Jaguar S-Types fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 S-Type years (2,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Jaguar S-Type MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (5.42% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (3.29% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Jaguar S-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Jaguar S-Type shows 81,822 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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