CarVerify

Free Car Check

R259 FVX

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 FVX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,348 miles

both front tyres deteriorated 155 80 12

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,196 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

x2 front coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,102 miles

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

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on both sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Both front coil springs have slight corrosion

Offside Front door hinge deteriorated

Rear Rear underbody has corrosion on suspension components

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,538 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,417 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,129 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,219 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,971 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,352 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,213 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,512 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,322 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
Full Daihatsu Hijet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R259 FVX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R259 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R259 FVX?

You can check the full history of R259 FVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R259 FVX registered?

R259 FVX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R259 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 FVX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R259 FVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R259 FVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.