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S122 JLW

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,380 mi
Last recorded90,380 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 JLW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,380 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes incorrectly fitted but not resulting in excessive movement

offside and nearside sliding door outer handles incomplete and not working

rear inner sills and wheelarches corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 90,335 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes incorrectly fitted but not resulting in excessive movement

offside and nearside sliding door outer handles incomplete and not working

rear inner sills and wheelarches corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 8,693 miles

for previous advisories see test number 291899810391

temporary repairs to exhaust system

temporary repairs to o/s rear lens unit

Fail 15 Nov 2010 86,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear sliding doors outer handles broken

inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

offside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 16 Nov 2009 83,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

slight play in steering system

Fail 9 Nov 2009 83,108 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

slight play in steering system

Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,187 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both inner sills

nearside rear tyre getting low worn on edges

offside front tyre inner side wall poor condition

offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2008 79,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both inner sills

nearside rear tyre getting low worn on edges

offside front tyre inner side wall poor condition

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2007 71,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,407 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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S122 JLW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S122 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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S122 JLW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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