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S247 DHR

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 DHR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,653 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake effort low

wear in top steering colomn bush

Fail 26 Mar 2012 86,653 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake effort low

wear in top steering colomn bush

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,067 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 72,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight corrosion offside inner wheelarch.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 68,479 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 68,478 miles

Centre Front Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

rear tailgate will not open

Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,701 miles

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

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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S247 DHR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S247 DHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S247 DHR registered?

S247 DHR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S247 DHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 DHR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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