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S119 ABX

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

35,580 mi
Last recorded35,580 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 ABX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,580 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 35,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 35,568 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 35,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed @ regulator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed @ regulator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked

Offside Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Offside Rear Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 35,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked

Offside Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Offside Rear Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 34,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,745 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/arch has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,485 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 34,463 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,163 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 34,163 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,105 miles

Both front brakes slight binding.

Both front tyres cracking between treads and wearing on edges.

Front Both head lights have poor beam image,

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 34,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has water/dampness inside light unit (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has water/dampness inside light unit (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brakes slight binding.

Both front tyres cracking between treads and wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 33,907 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,578 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,897 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 32,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 31,933 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlamp reflectors in poor condition and lights becoming dim

nearside wiper starting to split

offside front binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,933 miles

nearside wiper starting to split

offside front binding slightly

both headlamp reflectors in poor condition and lights becoming dim

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,065 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,897 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,896 miles

some brake bind offside front

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,241 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,493 miles

o/s wiper rubber just starting to split

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

o/s/r tyre just starting to wear low on tread

Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,305 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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S119 ABX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S119 ABX, 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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S119 ABX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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