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S268 JFH

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 JFH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,288 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 77,951 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust boxes shows signs of corrosion

oil leak

water leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front drivers seat worn

brake and clutch pedel worn

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,843 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Centre brake and clutch pedel rubbers worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,696 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

a/v both peddel rubbers worn

a/v o/s seat worn

Fail 4 Jun 2014 77,689 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

a/v both peddel rubbers worn

a/v o/s seat worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slight damage

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear lense cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,920 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear lense cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2010 73,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ofside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,604 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

ofside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2010 73,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 70,283 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,281 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,786 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 61,407 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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S268 JFH is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S268 JFH, 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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S268 JFH is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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