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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

S746 GHUMOT history

S746 GHU is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,228 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 GHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S746 GHU was last recorded at 94,228 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,210 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,228 miles
  • 2025 – 93,241 miles
  • 2024 – 92,084 miles
  • 2020 – 91,354 miles
  • 2018 – 88,838 miles
  • 2017 – 88,379 miles
  • 2016 – 87,424 miles
  • 2015 – 86,493 miles
  • 2014 – 85,415 miles
  • 2013 – 83,778 miles
  • 2012 – 83,196 miles
  • 2011 – 77,157 miles
  • 2010 – 69,953 miles
  • 2009 – 65,385 miles
  • 2008 – 57,761 miles
  • 2007 – 50,901 miles
  • 2006 – 45,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,228 miles
  • AdvisoryUnable to see condition of the front & rear brake padsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,228 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,228 miles
    Test number
    884075572222
    • AdvisoryUnable to see condition of the front & rear brake pads

  2. Fail94,210 miles (+969)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,210 miles
    Test number
    298396716283
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see condition of the front & rear brake pads

  3. Pass93,241 miles (+1,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,241 miles
    Test number
    810435280155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking throughout (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met the required efficiency of 16%

  4. Pass92,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,084 miles
    Test number
    151776824232
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect brake pads fully - front and rear -

  5. Fail92,071 miles (+717)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,071 miles
    Test number
    683159284640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect brake pads fully - front and rear -

  6. Pass91,354 miles (+2,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,354 miles
    Test number
    396065511071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,838 miles
    Test number
    560441578714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail88,836 miles (+457)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,836 miles
    Test number
    594523921198
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,379 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,379 miles
    Test number
    731000152955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,377 miles (+953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    460787429854
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  11. Pass87,424 miles (+931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,424 miles
    Test number
    337830626741
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside+nearside------inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass86,493 miles (+1,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,493 miles
    Test number
    237884157036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass85,415 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,415 miles
    Test number
    739483094294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,778 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    946984893286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,771 miles (+575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    997965273234
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass83,196 miles (+6,039)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    529355672242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,157 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    516917151288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,953 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,953 miles
    Test number
    703787890144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,385 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    393145709430
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  20. Pass65,385 miles (+7,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    900915909271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  21. Pass57,761 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    300781518438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteSlight play nearside rear inner driveshaft uj
    • NoteSlight play offside rear inner driveshaft uj

  22. Fail57,761 miles (+6,860)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    472197108269
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteSlight play nearside rear inner driveshaft uj
    • NoteSlight play offside rear inner driveshaft uj

  23. Pass50,901 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,901 miles
    Test number
    423917007201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,612 miles (+4,936)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,612 miles
    Test number
    690480107209
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  25. Pass45,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,676 miles
    Test number
    303762706435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 GHU

Does S746 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S746 GHU is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S746 GHU?
The MOT on S746 GHU is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S746 GHU done?
S746 GHU was recorded at 94,228 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,424 miles a year.
Has S746 GHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 GHU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S746 GHU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S746 GHU find?
S746 GHU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: unable to see condition of the front & rear brake pads.

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