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S301 FVK

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,950 mi
Last recorded36,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 FVK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 36,950 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,950 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,019 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,134 miles

fuel pipe and fuel filter corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 33,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,409 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,398 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 27,167 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,431 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 25,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,137 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 23,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,849 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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S301 FVK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S301 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

How do I check the history of S301 FVK?

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What year was S301 FVK registered?

S301 FVK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S301 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S301 FVK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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