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Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,295 cc

S740 TAWMOT history

S740 TAW is a green petrol Daihatsu Hijet first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 47,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
47,595 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 TAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Hijet
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 TAW was last recorded at 47,595 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2012: 7,436 miles, lower than 72,747 miles on 20 Sept 2011.
  • 1 Dec 2016: 44,009 miles, lower than 76,398 miles on 15 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,584 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,595 miles
  • 2024 – 45,740 miles
  • 2023 – 45,053 miles
  • 2021 – 45,049 miles
  • 2019 – 45,048 miles
  • 2018 – 45,046 miles
  • 2016 – 44,009 miles
  • 2013 – 76,398 miles
  • 2012 – 74,429 miles
  • 2011 – 72,747 miles
  • 2010 – 70,506 miles
  • 2009 – 68,754 miles
  • 2008 – 66,796 miles
  • 2007 – 63,577 miles
  • 2006 – 58,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • BRAKES FEEL SPONGY

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,595 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    47,595 miles
    Test number
    611176941424
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail47,584 miles (+1,844)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,584 miles
    Test number
    515893895399
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,740 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,740 miles
    Test number
    928562720917
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail45,731 miles (+678)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,731 miles
    Test number
    410326605021
    • MajorFuel system component leaking tank sender seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass45,053 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,053 miles
    Test number
    247317295486
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  6. Pass45,049 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    510587819271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  7. Fail45,048 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    835271687663
    • MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  8. Pass45,048 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    178121563262
    • AdvisoryBRAKES FEEL SPONGY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  9. Fail45,048 miles (+2)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    302358773185
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBRAKES FEEL SPONGY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  10. Fail45,046 miles (+1,037)3 dangerous15 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,046 miles
    Test number
    425728609159
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrakes feel spongy

  11. Pass44,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    973166134154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail44,009 miles (-32,389)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    934400296021
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,398 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,398 miles
    Test number
    418147023208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,429 miles (+66,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    678262442298
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  15. Fail7,436 miles (-65,311)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,436 miles
    Test number
    536116532251
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass72,747 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,747 miles
    Test number
    639053261234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,506 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    700641850225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,754 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    784218259262
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass66,796 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    122434178248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,577 miles (+5,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    761438627312
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass58,555 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    283437326338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,539 miles1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,539 miles
    Test number
    412415826405
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S740 TAW

Does S740 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 TAW is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S740 TAW?
The MOT on S740 TAW is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 TAW done?
S740 TAW was recorded at 47,595 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025.
Has S740 TAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 TAW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S740 TAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S740 TAW find?
S740 TAW passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills.

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