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R461 YJN

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 YJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,492 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 68,393 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 59,435 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 59,435 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,781 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 53,781 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both headlamp reflectors beginning to tarnish

N/S parking brake & service brake readings are low. S/B 48 P/B 96

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wear/movement in steering column top bush

Water leak noted from radiator bottom hose clamp area.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side front door and step slightly damaged

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear and off side rear shock absorber bushes perrished

near side rear and off side rear tyres are perrished

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,524 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perished.

Impact damage to n/s/f passenger door snd o/s/r panel.Slight uneven wear both front tyres.

Nearside rear service/park brake recording lower effort.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,586 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,818 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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R461 YJN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R461 YJN, 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 R461 YJN registered?

R461 YJN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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