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R817 SSW

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 SSW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,120 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 93,120 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 91,963 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 88,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 86,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 84,407 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 83,514 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 83,514 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2005 81,636 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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R817 SSW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R817 SSW, 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 R817 SSW registered?

R817 SSW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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