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Jaguar Sovereign

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S748 TAOMOT history

S748 TAO is a green petrol Jaguar Sovereign first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,471 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 TAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
Sovereign
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 TAO was last recorded at 117,471 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,336 miles · 8 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,471 miles
  • 2020 – 117,336 miles
  • 2019 – 116,970 miles
  • 2018 – 116,878 miles
  • 2017 – 116,181 miles
  • 2016 – 115,444 miles
  • 2015 – 113,325 miles
  • 2014 – 112,666 miles
  • 2013 – 110,805 miles
  • 2012 – 109,019 miles
  • 2011 – 108,770 miles
  • 2010 – 108,604 miles
  • 2009 – 107,824 miles
  • 2008 – 106,522 miles
  • 2007 – 104,427 miles
  • 2006 – 101,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,471 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,471 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,471 miles
    Test number
    104918954331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,336 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,336 miles
    Test number
    500001770327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,970 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,970 miles
    Test number
    489280991790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,878 miles (+697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,878 miles
    Test number
    140903205477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under the arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

  5. Pass116,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,181 miles
    Test number
    118170287788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,181 miles (+737)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,181 miles
    Test number
    450682172241
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  7. Pass115,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,444 miles
    Test number
    758986971868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,444 miles (+2,119)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,444 miles
    Test number
    754211400082
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass113,325 miles (+659)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,325 miles
    Test number
    809803785057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion in n/s and o/s front inner sill closing sections.

  10. Pass112,666 miles (+1,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,666 miles
    Test number
    907815564098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass110,805 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,805 miles
    Test number
    118415083056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front sill to floor corroded
    • NoteSlight play in top steering column mounting
    • NoteUnder body & components corroded

  12. Fail110,805 miles (+1,786)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,805 miles
    Test number
    965272783012
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front sill to floor corroded
    • NoteSlight play in top steering column mounting
    • NoteUnder body & components corroded

  13. Pass109,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    235882332484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,019 miles (+249)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    127581132150
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass108,770 miles (+14)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,770 miles
    Test number
    169649221163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Fail108,756 miles (+152)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,756 miles
    Test number
    165675621120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass108,604 miles (+780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,604 miles
    Test number
    234859600452
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass107,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    322628209118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail107,824 miles (+1,302)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    123525109163
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass106,522 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    154280878012
    • NoteAll the brake discs are starting to wear ant he rear ones are slightly starting to corrode.
    • NoteAll tyres are starting to get near the limit for wear.
    • NoteBoth the rear chassis legs are starting to corrode.
    • NoteBoth the rear wheels are starting to develop play.
    • NoteSlight play in both the front anti-roll bar links and slight wear in both the front anti-roll bar bushes.
    • NoteThe N/S/F bottom ball-joint is starting to wear.
    • NoteThe bushes on the rear drag links are starting to wear.
    • NoteThe front to rear metal brake pipes are slight starting to corrode.
    • NoteThe fuel pipes are slightly starting to corrode.
    • NoteThe lower bush on both the front shock absorber bushes are starting splitting but there is no play in them.

  21. Fail106,522 miles (+2,095)2 repaired10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    572520878075
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteAll the brake discs are starting to wear ant he rear ones are slightly starting to corrode.
    • NoteAll tyres are starting to get near the limit for wear.
    • NoteBoth the rear chassis legs are starting to corrode.
    • NoteBoth the rear wheels are starting to develop play.
    • NoteSlight play in both the front anti-roll bar links and slight wear in both the front anti-roll bar bushes.
    • NoteThe N/S/F bottom ball-joint is starting to wear.
    • NoteThe bushes on the rear drag links are starting to wear.
    • NoteThe front to rear metal brake pipes are slight starting to corrode.
    • NoteThe fuel pipes are slightly starting to corrode.
    • NoteThe lower bush on both the front shock absorber bushes are starting splitting but there is no play in them.

  22. Fail104,427 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    544516867093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass104,427 miles (+2,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    573426867055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass101,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    101,895 miles
    Test number
    291438466096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S748 TAO

Does S748 TAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S748 TAO expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S748 TAO?
The MOT on S748 TAO expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S748 TAO done?
S748 TAO was recorded at 117,471 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 796 miles a year.
Has S748 TAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 TAO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S748 TAO 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 S748 TAO find?
S748 TAO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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