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R566 MEW

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,266 mi
Last recorded53,266 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 MEW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,266 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 51,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,196 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 51,196 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,046 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 49,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,238 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 48,238 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,920 miles

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.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 47,916 miles

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.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,912 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,495 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 47,495 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,552 miles

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Fail 24 May 2011 41,420 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 33,912 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,333 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2008 29,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 29,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 25,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2005 21,595 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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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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