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R670 OFX

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,156 mi
Last recorded75,156 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 OFX
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

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,156 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 75,117 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 75,083 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))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 69,970 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 69,964 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,663 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 65,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,699 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,123 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,117 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside front wiper split

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,708 miles

Brake pipes and fuel pipes slight corrosion

Engine mounts perrished

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2016 57,708 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in side tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In side tread pattern 155.12c (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In side tread pattern 155.12c (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake pipes and fuel pipes slight corrosion

Engine mounts perrished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,880 miles

Both front tyres and n/s/r very perished in tread areas.

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.O/S/R lens damaged.N/S/R number plate lamp lens damaged.O/S/F beam pattern faded.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,850 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front tyres and n/s/r very perished in tread areas.

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.O/S/R lens damaged.N/S/R number plate lamp lens damaged.O/S/F beam pattern faded.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,361 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated.N/S/R number plate lamp lens broken.Minor damage o/s/r lens.N/S/R and both front tyres slightly perished in tread areas.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,960 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated(minor).N/S number plate lamp lens damaged.Slightly low rear footbrake effort.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,507 miles

Minor damage to rear number plate and o/s/r lens.N/S/R number plate lamp lens broken and incomplete.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,660 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S side door handle damaged slightly but still functional.

O/S/F indicator lens slightly insecure,N/S number plate lamp missing, O/S/R light lens minor damage.

Radiator poor condition, nail in O/S/R tyre.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight imbalance rear footbrake.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,583 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,583 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,047 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,355 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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R670 OFX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R670 OFX, 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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R670 OFX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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