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S262 NFJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,899 mi
Last recorded118,899 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 NFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,899 miles

both front tyres close to limit

corrosion in both rear inner wheel archs

hand brake efforts low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,127 miles

corrosion present in both rear inner wheel archs

rear brake efforts low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 111,652 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 108,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 105,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,304 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

slight exhaust blow

Fail 23 Sep 2008 101,302 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

nearside rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Nov 2007 100,198 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 100,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 81,708 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 81,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S262 NFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S262 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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What year was S262 NFJ registered?

S262 NFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S262 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 NFJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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