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R259 KNJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,133 mi
Last recorded43,133 miles
Recorded on10 May 2005
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 KNJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2005 43,133 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 43,127 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has a nail in outer side wall

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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R259 KNJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R259 KNJ, 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 KNJ?

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What year was R259 KNJ registered?

R259 KNJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R259 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 KNJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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