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R53 DAH

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,142 mi
Last recorded42,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 DAH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,142 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 May 2016 38,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just within limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 34,152 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,297 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,153 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,948 miles

all 4 tyres have small cracks in the tread and outer tyre walls

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,769 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,645 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,312 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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R53 DAH is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R53 DAH, 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

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What year was R53 DAH registered?

R53 DAH is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R53 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 DAH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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