CarVerify

Free Car Check

K598 CEC

1993 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,961 mi
Last recorded62,961 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Hijet61,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK598 CEC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 62,960 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 May 2010 62,104 miles

SLIGHT - play in n/s/f wheel bearing

battery in secure and top cover not fitted

engine oil over full

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f mud-flap damaged

play in drivers door hinges

rear fog lamp loose on bracket

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors

slight damage to n/s/r tail lamp lens

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Fail 28 May 2010 62,104 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

play in drivers door hinges

rear fog lamp loose on bracket

n/s/f mud-flap damaged

long travel on handbrake lever

SLIGHT - play in n/s/f wheel bearing

battery in secure and top cover not fitted

engine oil over full

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors

slight damage to n/s/r tail lamp lens

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Fail 8 May 2009 61,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s door mirror missing

rear fog lamp loose on mount

slight corrosion/dis-colour on o/s and n/s head lamp reflectors

slight damage to n/s rear tail lamp lens

surface corrosion on - front to rear brake pipe (into load valve) - rear brake pipe (load valve to rear flexible pipe) o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Pass 8 May 2009 61,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s door mirror missing

rear fog lamp loose on mount

slight corrosion/dis-colour on o/s and n/s head lamp reflectors

slight damage to n/s rear tail lamp lens

surface corrosion on - front to rear brake pipe (into load valve) - rear brake pipe (load valve to rear flexible pipe) o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,557 miles

drivers door top pin worn

faint pattern o/s/f headlight

rear of van lined out

Fail 30 May 2008 61,557 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

drivers door top pin worn

emmision may alter when exhaust repaired

faint pattern o/s/f headlight

rear of van lined out

Pass 11 May 2007 60,779 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,005 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?

Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
2,842
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 7,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,655
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6,394
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,350
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,717
Full Daihatsu Hijet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K598 CEC is a 1993 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 61,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K598 CEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K598 CEC?

You can check the full history of K598 CEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K598 CEC registered?

K598 CEC is a 1993 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 June 1993.

Is K598 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K598 CEC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K598 CEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K598 CEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.