Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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 2007 Jaguar S Type vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% 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 2007 Jaguar S Type reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,362 vehicles, the 2007 Jaguar S Type has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Jaguar S Type?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Jaguar S Type are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (67% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (58.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (56% 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 2007 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 (2007)

4,362 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.8% first-time pass rate

2007 Jaguar S Type

CarHunch analysed 4,362 real MOT records for the 2007 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 2007 Jaguar S-Type passes its MOT at 78.8%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, which isn't alarming—but the fact that nearly 45% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects is a serious red flag for any buyer. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (80.1% vs 78.4% pass rates), so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.

At 72,000 miles median, these 17-year-old cars are relatively low-mileage, yet they're averaging 3.52 failures per test and a substantial 19.5 advisories each, pointing to consistent wear issues across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before committing to one, insist on a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers suspension, brakes, and cooling systems—the advisory count suggests these older Jaguars need close scrutiny on components that fail progressively rather than catastrophically.

The 2007 Jaguar S Type has a decent first-time pass rate (78.8%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ 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

78.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

44.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.52

Over 15.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

72k

Middle half: 55k–91k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 19.5 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 4,362 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 4,362 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 67%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened · …

Brake wear 58.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

Tyre wear 56%

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.

Lighting 15.6%

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 1.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

80.1%

Petrol

917 vehicles

78.4%

Diesel

3,441 vehicles

Before you buy a 2007 Jaguar S Type

Based on MOT data from 4,362 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 44.9% 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
Diesel (79%)	3,441	78.4%	3.55
Petrol (21%)	917	80.1%	3.4

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 2007 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.

72,196

typical

55,388

low mileage

91,167

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Jaguar S Type vehicles fall between 55,388 and 91,167 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 55,388 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.

✓ 55,388–91,167 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Jaguar S Types sit.

⚠ Over 123,075 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Jaguar S Type — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 38% of 2007 Jaguar S Types are still active.

Numbers are declining — 1,533 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% 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

15.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.52

Avg failures per vehicle

19.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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