MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,266 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leak (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished but good beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished but good beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
fuel tank corroded
underside corrosion due to lack of use
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leak (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished but good beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished but good beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
fuel tank corroded
underside corrosion due to lack of use
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust poor but not leaking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust poor but not leaking
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust poor not blowing
rubber engine mounts perished
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust poor not blowing
rubber engine mounts perished
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Light Cluster has slight damage
Offside Front Seat Belt Stalk has temporary repair
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Light Cluster has slight damage
Offside Front Seat Belt Stalk has temporary repair
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
No coolant in the radiator reservoir. Topped up with water.
O/S/R tyre perished and cracked.
Slight weeping of rear axel seals.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Appears rear axel seals are weeping diff oil slightly.N/S is worse than the O/S. This may be the reason for the brake imbalance on the rear.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
No coolant in the radiator reservoir. Topped up with water.
O/S/R tyre perished and cracked.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
f/o/s tyre inner edge worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
f/o/s tyre inner edge worn
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
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R566 MEW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R566 MEW, 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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R566 MEW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 March 1998.
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