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S289 FVK

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,596 mi
Last recorded52,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 FVK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,442 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,804 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 48,782 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,320 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 47,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S289 FVK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S289 FVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S289 FVK registered?

S289 FVK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 25 December 1998.

Is S289 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 FVK shows 8 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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