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S306 NRV

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 NRV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 57,330 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire & cut out when warm (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis & undersill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between load valve and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,863 miles

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

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

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

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

various corrosion throughout underside

Fail 9 Dec 2016 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

various corrosion throughout underside

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,687 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 51,687 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,885 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f chasis has surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Oct 2011 45,885 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f chasis has surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,340 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play steering column top bearing

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Fail 16 Oct 2010 41,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play steering column top bearing

slight play steering idler arm pivot

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear view mirror glass damaged.

Rear number plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,396 miles

Front number plate cracked but secure

N/s door mirror cracked

N/s front brake binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under body showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,762 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2006 29,776 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,776 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,634 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 26,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S306 NRV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S306 NRV, 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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S306 NRV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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