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S261 NFJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,223 mi
Last recorded48,223 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 NFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 48,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,201 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front both tyres perishing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.A.1)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,663 miles

both front brake back plates rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,007 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,064 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,691 miles

floor pan rusting

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,383 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,233 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2008 35,233 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,974 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 30,820 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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S261 NFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S261 NFJ, 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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S261 NFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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