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R186 CPW

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,977 mi
Last recorded47,977 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 CPW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 47,977 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,956 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 47,459 miles

Full inspection of underside and suspension arms not possible as heavily undersealed, some corrosion where visible

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer SLD handle inoperative

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 46,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Corrosion around door mirror. Mirror is still secure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Corrosion around door mirror. Mirror is still secure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front joiner to nearside rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from joiner to offside rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Corrosion around door mirror. Mirror is still secure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Corrosion around door mirror. Mirror is still secure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,026 miles

Exhaust Rusty (No Leaks)

Front Doors Corroded Near Mirrors

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Various Brake Components Rusty

Various Suspension Components Rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2015 45,025 miles

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

Exhaust Rusty (No Leaks)

Front Doors Corroded Near Mirrors

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Various Brake Components Rusty

Various Suspension Components Rusty

Osf Lower Engine Mounting Collapsed

Pass 15 May 2014 44,992 miles

n.s.r tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,827 miles

Both front headlamp reflectors becoming corroded,inside

Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,827 miles

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

Both front headlamp reflectors becoming corroded,inside

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,749 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,136 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,196 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 41,196 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R186 CPW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R186 CPW, 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 R186 CPW registered?

R186 CPW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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