MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipe ferules corroded
front and rear number plates deteriorated
n/s and o/s inner sills corroded (front)
o/s/f chassis rail corroded
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pipe ferules corroded
front and rear number plates deteriorated
front brake pads low
n/s and o/s inner sills corroded (front)
o/s/f chassis rail corroded
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
brake pipe corroded at front
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pipe corroded at front
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
wear in steering idler arm
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
wear in steering idler arm
front number plate damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
front number plate damaged
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
damage to offside rear bumber
nearside wiper split
rear wiper split
slight play in top steering column bushes
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?
Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S228 BAF is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 S228 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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What year was S228 BAF registered?
S228 BAF is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S228 BAF safe to buy?
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