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R968 JWT

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,281 mi
Last recorded48,281 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 JWT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective refelector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 48,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure both (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 46,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 44,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,279 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,170 miles

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

Use of under seal

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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R968 JWT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R968 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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R968 JWT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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