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R805 TJU

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,834 mi
Last recorded49,834 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 TJU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,834 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines coated in grease all over vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 49,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS outer sill holed both forward and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines coated in grease all over vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 44,722 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,480 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no reverse light

Fail 10 Nov 2020 43,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 9 Nov 2019 42,430 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake pedal slightly low.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 40,879 miles

oil leak?

surface rust on sills etc

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,129 miles

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

Offside Rear slight play on hub assembly

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,853 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 29,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to underside

ns wiper splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,581 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 28,573 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,912 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,237 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2007 24,526 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,987 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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R805 TJU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R805 TJU, 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 R805 TJU registered?

R805 TJU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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