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R680 TNN

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

64,158 mi
Last recorded64,158 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 TNN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 64,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front lamp damage

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door cannot be opened

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door handle missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,899 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp a bit loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door handle broken

Pass 26 Aug 2023 62,785 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective also slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle broken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 62,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush / section missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective and slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear door handle broken

Pass 6 Aug 2022 62,195 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Offside Rear door handle broken

Offside Rear lamp cluster loose

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear both rear side doors cannot be opened from outside

Underneath and suspension components all corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 62,195 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Offside Rear door handle broken

Offside Rear lamp cluster loose

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear both rear side doors cannot be opened from outside

Underneath and suspension components all corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,275 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

light corrosion to all suspension components front and back

Fail 23 Jul 2019 59,260 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

light corrosion to all suspension components front and back

Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,520 miles

general surface corrosion to inner side sills

Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,206 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 58,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,800 miles

both rear chassis rails under wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2016 57,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam very dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear chassis rails under wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,476 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both rear chassis box sections under rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,179 miles

corrosion to nearside front lower sill

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,977 miles

nut missing on front exhaust flange

offside floor pan holed at front (marked in yellow0

Fail 13 Jul 2011 54,977 miles

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

nut missing on front exhaust flange

offside floor pan holed at front (marked in yellow0

Fail 9 Aug 2010 54,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,450 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 52,933 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,686 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,570 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 48,546 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 48,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,779 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 47,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R680 TNN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R680 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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R680 TNN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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