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S305 XDP

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,177 mi
Last recorded55,177 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 XDP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,177 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,945 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,187 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Fail 12 Nov 2007 38,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,233 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 33,168 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,955 miles

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

front indicators fading white

front windscreen wipers split

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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S305 XDP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S305 XDP, 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 S305 XDP registered?

S305 XDP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S305 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S305 XDP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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