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R52 NCK

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,502 mi
Last recorded40,502 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 NCK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,502 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 40,498 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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R52 NCK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R52 NCK, 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 R52 NCK?

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What year was R52 NCK registered?

R52 NCK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R52 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 NCK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R52 NCK have outstanding finance?

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