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R625 HAP

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

88,939 mi
Last recorded88,939 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 HAP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 88,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 19 Jun 2026 88,922 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

sump corroded and slightly leaking oil

Pass 17 Jun 2025 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Apr 2025 87,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Nov 2023 87,302 miles

some components on underside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 17 Nov 2023 87,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear both rear covers broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

some components on underside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,256 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 87,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 86,776 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 86,756 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3 mm, wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jul 2021 86,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3 mm, wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 86,076 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 85,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 85,939 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight chassis corrosion

slight oil leak at sump

Pass 26 May 2018 85,051 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 84,794 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes corroded at front 4 way connector

fuel pipe corroded

vehicle has uneven tickover

Fail 5 Jul 2017 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes corroded at front 4 way connector

fuel pipe corroded

vehicle has uneven tickover

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,948 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 83,943 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,819 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,517 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

most steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2014 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

most steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,829 miles

no damping on front suspension

rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Jul 2013 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

no damping on front suspension

rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,285 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,310 miles

both wiper blades have slight splits but do clear the screen ok

long travel on the footbrake but does not creep suggest the system is bled at some point

offside rear light lense damaged, crack tapped up with red tape

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,891 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 68,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 67,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,153 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 66,153 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R625 HAP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 R625 HAP, 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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R625 HAP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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