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S118 JLW

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

91,515 mi
Last recorded91,515 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 JLW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 91,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 91,504 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner next to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches holed but not in prescribed areas

Fail 1 Nov 2021 88,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches holed but not in prescribed areas

Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,488 miles

Offside Front outer door handle damaged but still opens

Fail 5 Oct 2020 84,480 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within wheelarch, leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, front leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill , front leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wihin wheelarch , rear leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within wheelarch , rear leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within wheelarch, front leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 80,446 miles

Both rear inner sills/inner arches corroded but not load bearing areas

Offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 4 Oct 2019 80,441 miles

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

Both rear inner sills/inner arches corroded but not load bearing areas

Offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 15 Sep 2018 73,527 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,269 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle badly corroded but no holes present !

Fail 22 Aug 2017 68,217 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle badly corroded but no holes present !

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

could not test brake pad and disc due to the alloy trims

Fail 25 Aug 2016 64,644 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour red (1.7.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

could not test brake pad and disc due to the alloy trims

Fail 1 Nov 2014 61,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 61,851 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,808 miles

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

both front tyres heavily perished and wearing low on edges

engine sump damp

exhaust back box corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2013 59,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,523 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 55,523 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 51,698 miles

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

some play in steering drop arm linkage bush.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,412 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 48,412 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,813 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,237 miles

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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S118 JLW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc 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 S118 JLW, 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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S118 JLW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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