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S159 WPU

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 WPU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,926 miles

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.7.5c)

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crossion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crossion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,826 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,606 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,275 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,635 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,136 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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S159 WPU 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 81.8%.

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 S159 WPU, 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 S159 WPU registered?

S159 WPU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S159 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 WPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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