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S286 JEG

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,709 mi
Last recorded44,709 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 JEG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 44,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,408 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,068 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,955 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,183 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,089 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 30,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear tyres slightly distorted

unable to fully examine brake pipes around fuel tank

Fail 6 Jul 2009 26,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake pipes around tank corroded unable to fully examine

corrosion under vehicle

rear tyres slighty out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,320 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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S286 JEG 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 71.4%.

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 S286 JEG, 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 S286 JEG registered?

S286 JEG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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