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R338 CBM

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,729 mi
Last recorded56,729 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 CBM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 56,729 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 56,723 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 51,802 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 51,773 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 45,388 miles

Exhaust system corroding at welds and joints.

Rear brakes out of balance.

Slight juuder on front brakes,Some corrosion on discs. †vehicle apears unused for some time.

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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R338 CBM is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R338 CBM, 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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What year was R338 CBM registered?

R338 CBM is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R338 CBM safe to buy?

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