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S232 EAP

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,992 mi
Last recorded50,992 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 EAP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,992 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both headlight reflectors badly deteriorated

dampnes around both front brake calipers

deep cuts o/s/f tyre tread

dents over bodywork

exhaust heavily corroded

footbrake spongy and long travel - advise attention - possibly to do with rear brakes!

rear number plate water damaged

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

o/s/r tyre heavy age cracking - advise replacement

Fail 9 Feb 2012 50,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both headlight reflectors badly deteriorated

dampnes around both front brake calipers

deep cuts o/s/f tyre tread

dents over bodywork

exhaust heavily corroded

footbrake spongy and long travel - advise attention - possibly to do with rear brakes!

rear number plate water damaged

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

o/s/r tyre heavy age cracking - advise replacement

Pass 18 Dec 2010 39,786 miles

WIPER BLADES WORN PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS REAR EXHAUST CORRODED UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,013 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 30,569 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 18,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 7,547 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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S232 EAP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S232 EAP, 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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S232 EAP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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