MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear metal brake pipes not secure (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
'knocking' within steering
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and weathered (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and weathered (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
foot brake has 'long travel'
front shockers 'weak' in operation
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wire in engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
'knocking' within steering
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and weathered (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and weathered (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
foot brake has 'long travel'
front shockers 'weak' in operation
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
general under side condition rusty
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
general under side condition rusty
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion throughout underside
front bumper repaired with tape
fuel tank corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion throughout underside
front bumper repaired with tape
fuel tank corroded
corrosion throughout underside
front bumper repaired with tape
fuel tank corroded
o/s/f inner sill corroded
o/s/f inner wing corroding
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion throughout underside
front bumper repaired with tape
fuel tank corroded
o/s/f inner sill corroded
o/s/f inner wing corroding
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion throughout underside
front bumper repaired wityh tape
fuel tank corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion throughout underside
front bumper repaired wityh tape
fuel tank corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front bumper repaired with tape
fuel tank corroded
o/s/r chassis corroded
sills corroding
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front bumper repaired with tape
fuel tank corroded
o/s/r chassis corroded
sills corroding
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both outer sills corroding
corrosion throughout underside
creaking noise frome steering
o/s/r chassis corroded
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both outer sills corroding
corrosion throughout underside
creaking noise frome steering
o/s/r chassis corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
handbrake travel slightly high
headlamps slightly dull
rear brake efforts slightly low
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
handbrake travel slightly high
headlamps slightly dull
rear brake efforts slightly low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
handbrake travel slightly high
n/s headlamp slightly dull
slight corrosion throughout underside
slight play in steering idler arm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear cross member corr/weak
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear cross member corr/weak
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in rear tyre
offside and nearside loading door handles inoperative
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
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S217 BDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S217 BDL, 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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S217 BDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 27 November 1998.
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