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R183 FRL

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

38,038 mi
Last recorded38,038 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 FRL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,038 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 38,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,311 miles

Boht front brake back plates are corroded.

Fuel pipes very corroded

Offside wiper is split on ends

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 35,311 miles

Boht front brake back plates are corroded.

Fuel pipes very corroded

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside wiper is split on ends

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 35,243 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipes very corroded

Boht front brake back plates are corroded.

Offside wiper is split on ends

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,532 miles

Fuel pipes noted to be corroded but not leaking.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 32,532 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak noted - leaking on to exhaust.

Fuel pipes noted to be corroded but not leaking.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,735 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 29,651 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,274 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 26,274 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,049 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,322 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 22,317 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,467 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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R183 FRL is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R183 FRL, 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 R183 FRL registered?

R183 FRL is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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