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R289 NRU

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,684 mi
Last recorded64,684 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 NRU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,684 miles

all tyres worn near limit

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,036 miles

slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,693 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,041 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,122 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,620 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,599 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,668 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
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R289 NRU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R289 NRU, 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 R289 NRU?

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What year was R289 NRU registered?

R289 NRU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R289 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 NRU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R289 NRU have outstanding finance?

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