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S212 JLU

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 JLU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2011 93,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,065 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,130 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 83,130 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 75,876 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 66,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside rear door

exhaust shroud loose on cat

kerbing marks to nearside rear tyre

offside front window winder handle missing

rear number plate delaminating

slight play to central steering idler bush

slight play to steering column upper bearing

Fail 4 Jan 2007 65,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

damage to offside rear door

exhaust shroud loose to cat

kerbing marks to nearside rear tyre

offside front window winder handle missing

rear number plate delaminating

slight play to central steering idler bush

slight play to steering column upper bearing

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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S212 JLU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S212 JLU, 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 S212 JLU registered?

S212 JLU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S212 JLU safe to buy?

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