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S272 NFJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,108 mi
Last recorded74,108 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 NFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,108 miles

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

battery tray corroded

windscreen cracked outside of wiper sweep

Fail 25 Nov 2009 71,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,163 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 67,123 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,675 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 61,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 55,068 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 55,068 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 48,997 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,997 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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S272 NFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S272 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 S272 NFJ registered?

S272 NFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S272 NFJ safe to buy?

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