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R96 LJK

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,056 mi
Last recorded74,056 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 LJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,056 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlight internal reflector losing colour

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen cracked out side of wiper sweep off side lower

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 72,209 miles

front and rear tyres getting low

oil marks on engine

underside showing age related corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,213 miles

nearside rear door handle damaged but still able to open from outside

Fail 18 Aug 2015 71,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear door handle damaged but still able to open from outside

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,505 miles

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,361 miles

exhaust rubber broken in centre but system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,092 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,064 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,849 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,881 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 35,881 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,648 miles

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

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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R96 LJK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R96 LJK, 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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What year was R96 LJK registered?

R96 LJK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R96 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 LJK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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