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R294 FBJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 FBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,835 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 89,834 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,956 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 83,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 79,292 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,292 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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R294 FBJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R294 FBJ, 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 R294 FBJ?

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What year was R294 FBJ registered?

R294 FBJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R294 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 FBJ shows 6 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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