CarVerify

Free Car Check

R944 UFJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,748 mi
Last recorded70,748 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 UFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

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

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,748 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,386 miles

All four tyre perished and n/s/f worn on outer edge.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/s/r lower tail gate hingle broken.

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/r tyre has damage to outer side wall.

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight play in both rear propshaft u/j's

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

patches of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,132 miles

1/both headlight reflectors/poor

2/pedal rubbers worn

3/slight play top steering colume bush

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,813 miles

1/slight play top of steering colume

2/pedal rubbers worn

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 66,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1/slight play top of steering colume

2/pedal rubbers worn

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 65,176 miles

1/pedal rubbers worn

2/n/s door mirror missing

3/both headlamp reflectors poor

4/exhaust manifold heat sheiled adrift

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,176 miles

1/pedal rubbers worn

2/n/s door mirror missing

3/both headlamp reflectors poor

4/exhaust manifold heat sheiled adrift

Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,488 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside mirror missing

steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2007 59,770 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,228 miles

1/slight play in top steering colume bush †2/n/s door mirror missing †3/both headlight reflectors discoloured †4/pedal rubbers worn †5/all tyres perishing

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 54,662 miles

1/clutch/brake pedal rubbers worn †2/n/s door mirror missing †3/battery terminals corroded †4/all tyre treads cracking+n/s/f 2.5mm outside edge

Fail 13 Dec 2005 54,662 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

1/clutch/brake pedal rubbers worn †2/n/s door mirror missing †3/battery terminals corroded †4/all tyre treads cracking+n/s/f 2.5mm outside edge

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
Full Daihatsu Hijet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R944 UFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol 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 R944 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R944 UFJ?

You can check the full history of R944 UFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R944 UFJ registered?

R944 UFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R944 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R944 UFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R944 UFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R944 UFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.