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R653 OGO

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 OGO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,023 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front both seats have play in the base

Offside Rear sill rotted through not in prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both chassis rails above rear axle holed due to corrosion not affecting structural rigidity

Speedometer operation impaired reading 5mph when stationary (7.8 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view overspray (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to split

reverse light not working

steering column/wheel has play in top bush

Fail 6 Oct 2020 92,022 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front both seats have play in the base

Offside Rear sill rotted through not in prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear both chassis rails above rear axle holed due to corrosion not affecting structural rigidity

Speedometer operation impaired reading 5mph when stationary (7.8 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view overspray (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to split

reverse light not working

steering column/wheel has play in top bush

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 86,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,644 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Radiator is damaged some core is missing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 77,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Radiator is damaged some core is missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,834 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,305 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 66,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2010 66,119 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2009 60,978 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 May 2009 60,976 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 54,506 miles

slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber,--- clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 27 May 2008 54,506 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)

slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber,--- clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,830 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2007 48,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,651 miles

Both rear and off side front tyres edges low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2006 42,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R653 OGO is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R653 OGO, 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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R653 OGO is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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