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S3 CUB

1999 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,634 mi
Last recorded150,634 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar S-type86,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 CUB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 150,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 149,534 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper rearward rose bush boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 148,329 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 146,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 145,318 miles

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

Rear underseal all over rear axle and brake unions

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,638 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 144,638 miles

Exhaust system insecure O/S Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 143,781 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 143,757 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underfloor to outer sill, just behind jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underfloor to outer sill, around jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, at jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underfloor to to sill, at jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced forward lower outer wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 143,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 143,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 142,921 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 142,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 141,362 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 141,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer sidewalls split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,633 miles

Handbrake lever slightly high.

Headlamp beam patterns not as sharp as they could be.

N/S/R chassis starting to corode.

O/S/F wheel binding slightly.

O/S/R chassis starting to corode.

O/S/R wheel binding slightly.

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak, possibly from rear main.

Rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Pass 30 May 2014 130,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 121,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 113,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 104,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 104,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,369 miles

nearside/offside tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 79,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 99,151 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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S3 CUB is a 1999 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 86,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 CUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S3 CUB registered?

S3 CUB is a 1999 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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