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R389 ULK

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,570 mi
Last recorded78,570 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 ULK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 77,259 miles

front bumper damage

osr door not opening from out side

Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper damage

osr door not opening from out side

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front seat belt locking mechanisem placetic cover missing

offside rear brake light unit slight damage

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,080 miles

Front bumper insecure

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT TEMPORARY REPAIER

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side front bumper slight damage

Fail 18 Jun 2008 70,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side front bumper slight damage

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,218 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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R389 ULK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R389 ULK, 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 R389 ULK registered?

R389 ULK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R389 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 ULK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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