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R945 JWT

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

77,434 mi
Last recorded77,434 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 JWT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 77,434 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 77,420 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 77,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Bad coolant leak from Radiator.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,279 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 75,279 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,681 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,772 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,664 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,571 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 114,547 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both inner sills corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 114,547 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both inner sills corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

VEHICLE HAS GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

VEHICLE HAS GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 10 Aug 2013 59,362 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system is corroded and the catalyst heat shielding is loose

nearside front bumper is damaged but is not presenting a sharp edge

rear wiper blade has perished

surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. Remedial repairs are recommended

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc. The nearside rear tyre valve cap is also missing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust cover on centre box loose.

headlamp reflectors poor.

some play in hand brake lever.

some play in steering column.

surface rust on most components under vehicle.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust cover on centre box loose.

headlamp reflectors poor.

some play in hand brake lever.

some play in steering column.

surface rust on most components under vehicle.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,681 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 55,469 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking sidewall ok at time of test

wipers worn ok at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,469 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

washer liquid turned to gel

wipers worn ok at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,728 miles

both headlamp reflectors rusting

rear brake effort low

Fail 20 Apr 2009 53,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both headlamp reflectors rusting

rear brake effort low

Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,500 miles

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

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

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

both inner sill panels corroded n0 holes yet

o/s/f and n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

seat belts in rear for loading of wheel chair only partially examined due to winch not operated

Fail 27 Feb 2008 51,500 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both inner sill panels corroded n0 holes yet

o/s/f and n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

seat belts in rear for loading of wheel chair only partially examined due to winch not operated

Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,224 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 48,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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R945 JWT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R945 JWT, 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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R945 JWT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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