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S120 JLW

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,739 mi
Last recorded91,739 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 JLW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 91,739 miles

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

both head lamp patterns poor just in spec

engine oil leaks /sump /

fuel pipes rusting bad

o/s door check starp missing rear bumper tapped n/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear door damaged

rear exhaust heat shield rusted badly

rust in both inner sills and o/s/f chassis

stone chip in screen /in spec/

Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,141 miles

engine oil leaks exhaust heat shield rusted and holed

o/s door check strap broken stone chip in screen in spec

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,602 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODING

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODING

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 80,174 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

stone chip in screen just in spec front number plate cracked rear tyres cracking slight play o/s/f hub oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,381 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 76,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

damage to screen zone /A/ o/s head lamp pattern just in spec n/s/r tyre depth low o/s door check strap missing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,049 miles

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

stone chip in screen zone /A/ o/s door check strap broken rear door damaged fuel pipes rusting spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,372 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,461 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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S120 JLW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S120 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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S120 JLW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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