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S171 TNO

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,648 mi
Last recorded90,648 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 TNO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,648 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front indicator assembly taped to secure

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing missing,still operational

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush only just passable (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front indicator lens missing

cooling fan constantly on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes to compensator rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2013 82,791 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes to compensator rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,871 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 77,871 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,379 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,379 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,442 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 62,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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S171 TNO is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S171 TNO, 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 S171 TNO registered?

S171 TNO is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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