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S283 DCD

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,560 mi
Last recorded110,560 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 DCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 110,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 110,510 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 104,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 62,309 miles

led headlamp conversion fitted.

Fail 12 Jul 2024 62,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

led headlamp conversion fitted.

Pass 24 May 2023 59,784 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 59,782 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2022 56,494 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 56,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,870 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 98,106 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 98,106 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,202 miles

signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,011 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 95,897 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central steering pivot has slight movement

Front brake pads low

Front strut top mount bearings sticking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has max permissible play

Nearside head lamp reflector deteriorating

Rear exhaust mount not located

chip in windscreen

fuel tank rusty

reverse light not working

rust blisters on chassis & floors

slight play in steering column u/j's

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,087 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,528 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 87,500 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 81,047 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 81,047 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

advises slight smell of petrol

advises under side of car thin and surface rust

Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,530 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,530 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,946 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 73,946 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,938 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 66,938 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,023 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing, function not impaired

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,023 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing, function not impaired

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2009 58,023 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/front wheel bearing slight play

n/s/rear slightly low hand brake effort

o/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 May 2008 50,790 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 50,074 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

water pump leaking coolant

Fail 21 May 2007 41,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2007 41,663 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 32,319 miles

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

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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S283 DCD is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S283 DCD, 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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S283 DCD is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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