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R657 TNN

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

59,791 mi
Last recorded59,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 TNN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,791 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,335 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 58,332 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,302 miles

Both rear seat belt prescribed areas look to be repaired poorly but unable to fully check, rear inner arch area

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 57,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear seat belt prescribed areas look to be repaired poorly but unable to fully check, rear inner arch area

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,237 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 56,237 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,924 miles

All tyres perished

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch area in no prescribed areas

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 53,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All tyres perished

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch area in no prescribed areas

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 52,240 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,349 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 50,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexable brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal pipe to offside front flexible brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,942 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,942 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,313 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,415 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,409 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

unable to fully test middle seat belt seat removed for access and seat belt secured

Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

unable to fully test middle seat belt seat removed for access and seat belt secured

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,858 miles

Nearside rear sliding door outter handle inop

Offside rear sliding door outter handle inop

Fail 17 Jul 2010 28,858 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear sliding door outter handle inop

Offside rear sliding door outter handle inop

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,584 miles

rear seats missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,835 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 19,767 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

offside door handle outer not working . rear shocker lower bushes cracking . front brake pads look worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,412 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 14,312 miles

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

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

offside rear door do's not open

Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,184 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 8,022 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R657 TNN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R657 TNN, 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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R657 TNN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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