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S290 SDT

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 SDT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 54,665 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places, light surface corrosion in others

Pass 12 Feb 2022 53,471 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2021 51,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,657 miles

Front Indicator bulbs white in colour

Fail 4 Feb 2020 49,657 miles

Front Indicator bulbs white in colour

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,776 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,167 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,592 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,745 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,065 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,858 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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S290 SDT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SDT, 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 S290 SDT registered?

S290 SDT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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