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S216 BAF

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 BAF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,405 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,688 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,376 miles

rear leaf springs slightly weak

Fail 15 Aug 2016 41,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear leaf springs slightly weak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 14,894 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 14,922 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 394 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,905 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 34,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 34,451 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,451 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S216 BAF is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red 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 S216 BAF, 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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S216 BAF is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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