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R108 FYG

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,263 mi
Last recorded26,263 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 FYG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,263 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,179 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 26,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 26,145 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 26,133 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 25,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,941 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,686 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,119 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,787 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 May 2008 19,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 18,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,991 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
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R108 FYG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R108 FYG, 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 R108 FYG registered?

R108 FYG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R108 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 FYG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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