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R198 JGC

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,979 mi
Last recorded41,979 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 41,979 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 41,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 39,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lag 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 39,344 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lag 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 38,137 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 38,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 38,123 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,820 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 33,043 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 31,733 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 30,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,571 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2014 28,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 26,795 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 24,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,479 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 22,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,944 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,882 miles

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

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 20 May 2009 21,619 miles

nearside +offside headight reflector slightly corrodid.

offside rear lens slightly broken.

Fail 19 May 2009 21,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside +offside headight reflector slightly corrodid.

offside rear lens slightly broken.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,614 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 21,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,427 miles

general component surface corrosion.

offside rear lens cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 20,427 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general component surface corrosion.

offside rear lens cracked.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,920 miles

o/s/r lens broken

Fail 20 Jun 2006 19,763 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R198 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R198 JGC, 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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R198 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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