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R771 EJN

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,134 mi
Last recorded68,134 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 EJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,134 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 67,238 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 67,236 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,066 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

accident damage to offside side door

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,941 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2009 55,648 miles

corrosion in offside rear body sill not yet affecting chassis

front no plate poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in offside rear body sill not yet affecting chassis

front no plate poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,224 miles

fuel cap tempory type but ok

Pass 1 May 2007 42,911 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 42,838 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,012 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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R771 EJN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R771 EJN, 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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R771 EJN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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