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S154 KUG

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,508 mi
Last recorded79,508 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 KUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 79,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 79,260 miles

Emissions not tested Van overheated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 75,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,534 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

roughness from rear wheels unable to determine if bearings or rear axle

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 64,537 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight mist of oil stain on offside rear back plate

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 52,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f position lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,166 miles

n/s/f position lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,769 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,083 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 51,083 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,988 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 48,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,135 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,476 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,607 miles

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

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

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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S154 KUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S154 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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S154 KUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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