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S118 KUG

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,778 mi
Last recorded20,778 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 KUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,778 miles

General under vehicle corrosion!

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorating but light output adequate!

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,713 miles

wipers worn

Fail 2 Apr 2015 20,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,133 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,120 miles

seat at the rear removed before MoT test

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 KUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S118 KUG, 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 S118 KUG registered?

S118 KUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S118 KUG safe to buy?

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