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S254 VAY

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,418 mi
Last recorded92,418 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 VAY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,173 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all rear suspension components corroded but still serviceable

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 61,627 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 52,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,051 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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S254 VAY 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 S254 VAY, 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 S254 VAY registered?

S254 VAY is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S254 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 VAY 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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