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R754 ETC

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,334 mi
Last recorded71,334 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 ETC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,108 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are tarnished but the beam patterns and light output is good

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Both headlamp reflectors are tarnished but the beam patterns and light output is good

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,087 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,087 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 49,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,484 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,484 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,759 miles

both front wiper blades split but still clear screen

Fail 6 Mar 2010 40,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,986 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,344 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,142 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 35,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,606 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 32,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s blade split

oil leak

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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R754 ETC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R754 ETC, 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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What year was R754 ETC registered?

R754 ETC is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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