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M198 BCL

1995 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,916 mi
Last recorded63,916 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Daihatsu Hijet68,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 BCL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,755 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,164 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 58,164 miles

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

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

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
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M198 BCL is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 68,674 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 M198 BCL, 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 31 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M198 BCL registered?

M198 BCL is a 1995 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 February 1995.

Is M198 BCL safe to buy?

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