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R943 UFJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

60,450 mi
Last recorded60,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 UFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 60,450 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 59,852 miles

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to limiter (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing/brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion front sub-frame/body panels

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

general corrosion to front suspension arms/springs

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 13 Jun 2022 58,839 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to limiter (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing/brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion front sub-frame/body panels

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

general corrosion to front suspension arms/springs

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to front sub-frame/body panels

fuel pipes at rear corroded by tank

general corrosion to front suspension arms/springs

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Jun 2021 58,026 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to front sub-frame/body panels

fuel pipes at rear corroded by tank

general corrosion to front suspension arms/springs

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,851 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake limiter x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

general corrosion to front suspension components ect

general corrosion to rear chassis/body panels etc

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 May 2019 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded + weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded + weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes by rear fuel tank corroded

general corrosion to front suspension arms/body panels

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 28 May 2019 57,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded + weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded + weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes by rear fuel tank corroded

general corrosion to front suspension arms/body panels

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,400 miles

Central exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,939 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 56,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking above tank area (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,008 miles

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Fail 2 Jun 2016 56,008 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Pass 28 May 2015 54,845 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

Front to rear metal fuel pipes are corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Various metal brake pipes at front are showing signs of corrosion

Various steering / suspension and brake components are corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 53,343 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,343 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 52,292 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside inner sill panel is corroded (this is not a prescribed area).

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti slip pad is deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,292 miles

Offside inner sill panel is corroded (this is not a prescribed area).

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti slip pad is deteriorated.

Pass 29 May 2012 50,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2012 50,973 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,612 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,188 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,882 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 38,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,603 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,336 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 33,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R943 UFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R943 UFJ, 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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R943 UFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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