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R895 EGH

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,077 mi
Last recorded30,077 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 EGH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 30,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 30,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 29,811 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 29,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 28,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod requires centralising.

Pass 19 Sep 2020 26,241 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 26,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,642 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 23,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 23,314 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 22,339 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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R895 EGH is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R895 EGH, 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

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What year was R895 EGH registered?

R895 EGH is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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