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R160 CUG

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,211 mi
Last recorded39,211 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 CUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 39,211 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge 165/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 36,034 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge 165/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,528 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 25,829 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 16,044 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 16,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,487 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf door mirror missing

nsr tyre side wall cracked

osf tyre side wall cracked

osr tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,936 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside mirror missing

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 12,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside mirror missing

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 12,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,180 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 11,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 10,787 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 10,033 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 10,033 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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R160 CUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R160 CUG, 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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R160 CUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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