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S214 RRL

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,377 mi
Last recorded38,377 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 RRL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,377 miles

both headlamp reflective deteriorated

pick up been standing

spare tyre defective

various bits of corrosion under truck

Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,910 miles

fuel lines corroded

n/s wiper split

various bits of corrosion under truck

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades ends split

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,985 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,719 miles

both front indicators slightly white

slight exhaust blow

various bits of corrosion under vehicle

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,070 miles

both front indis slightly white

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight exhaust blow

spare tyre flat

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,168 miles

battery insecure

both front indis slightly white

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight exhaust blow

spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,156 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 32,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,698 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,017 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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S214 RRL is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S214 RRL, 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 S214 RRL registered?

S214 RRL is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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