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S290 DCD

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,966 mi
Last recorded79,966 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 DCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 75,939 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 75,929 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,583 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 74,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,877 miles

Offside Front upper bearing slightly tight

Fail 13 Dec 2021 72,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front upper bearing slightly tight

Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,569 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 70,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,391 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front headlights deteriorating

Fail 21 Sep 2017 69,302 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front headlights deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,400 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2016 63,400 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 58,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 58,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,332 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,186 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,154 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,188 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,030 miles

offside front chassis section corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2010 46,030 miles

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

offside front chassis section corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,454 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small hole in exhaust front section

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,286 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,637 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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S290 DCD is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S290 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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S290 DCD is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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