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R103 LJK

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,513 mi
Last recorded51,513 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 LJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 51,513 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 50,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 50,515 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 50,515 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 50,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel foot brake. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel foot brake. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 49,309 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,418 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 48,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,846 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 46,846 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some edge wear

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,778 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,610 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 36,610 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,711 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 31,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,754 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 28,731 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 28,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,127 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 28,125 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s rear tyre under inflated

small crack in o/s mirror glass

suspension 'soft'

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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R103 LJK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R103 LJK, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R103 LJK registered?

R103 LJK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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