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R712 DWC

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,337 mi
Last recorded69,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 DWC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 69,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,678 miles

both headlight dipped beam images just visible

both sides rear foot brake effort slightly low

Fail 13 Feb 2024 68,678 miles

both headlight dipped beam images just visible

both sides rear foot brake effort slightly low

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,360 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 65,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 63,999 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 main silencer has a small blow on joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,856 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,739 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 53,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,220 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 49,722 miles

front dual aspect tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre cracked

stone chip in windscreen but not in drivers veiw of road

Pass 27 May 2011 47,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,860 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,677 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,365 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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R712 DWC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R712 DWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R712 DWC?

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What year was R712 DWC registered?

R712 DWC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R712 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 DWC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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