Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Jaguar S Type?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Jaguar S Type?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Jaguar S Type?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1999 Jaguar S Type vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1999 Jaguar S Type reliable?

Based on MOT data from 8,568 vehicles, the 1999 Jaguar S Type has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 Jaguar S Type?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 Jaguar S Type are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (74.1% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (73.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (58.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Jaguar S Type?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Jaguar S Type (1999)

8,568 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.4% first-time pass rate

1999 Jaguar S Type

CarHunch analysed 8,568 real MOT records for the 1999 Jaguar S Type. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 Jaguar S-Type falls well short of the UK average MOT pass rate at 72.4% versus 80%, and that gap is sharpened by a concerning 27.4% of vehicles ever developing dangerous defects—nearly one in four cars have had safety-critical issues. This combination suggests the S-Type demands careful pre-purchase inspection and realistic expectations about ongoing maintenance costs. At around 91,000 miles average for a 25-year-old car, mileage is reasonable for age, but the 3.51 failures per test and 15.9 advisories per vehicle reveal widespread wear across multiple systems—suspension, brakes, and corrosion are typically the culprits on cars of this age and complexity. Before buying, commission a full pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition, suspension geometry, and rust, and budget generously for remedial work.

The 1999 Jaguar S Type has a below-average first-time pass rate (72.4% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

27.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.51

Over 12 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

89k

Middle half: 70k–110k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 15.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 8,568 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 8,568 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 74.1%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 43.9%

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Before you buy a 1999 Jaguar S Type

Based on MOT data from 8,568 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	8,498	72.4%	3.5

Colour Breakdown

Based on 61,668 Jaguar S Type vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 30.3%

18,682

Silver 23.4%

14,416

Black 12.6%

7,743

Green 12.4%

7,673

Grey 9.2%

5,689

Red 6.4%

3,941

Beige 3.9%

2,388

Gold 1.2%

713

White 0.4%

234

Bronze 0.2%

Maroon 0.1%

Orange 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Jaguar S Type vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

88,795

typical

69,676

low mileage

110,094

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Jaguar S Type vehicles fall between 69,676 and 110,094 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 69,676 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 69,676–110,094 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Jaguar S Types sit.

⚠ Over 148,626 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Jaguar S Type — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 8% of 1999 Jaguar S Types are still active.

Numbers are declining — 326 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.51

Avg failures per vehicle

15.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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