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R591 CVW

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,128 mi
Last recorded84,128 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 CVW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2015 84,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,890 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 96,314 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,781 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 92,781 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,940 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 90,938 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,778 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,537 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 87,545 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside 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)

advise front suspension arms have oxide marks round bush area ok time test

Pass 16 Aug 2007 85,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise stop lamp come on when tapt

Pass 5 Aug 2006 83,848 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 83,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

advise rear axle leaking oil

Pass 1 Aug 2005 81,345 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 81,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R591 CVW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R591 CVW, 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 R591 CVW registered?

R591 CVW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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