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S326 KAM

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,149 mi
Last recorded33,149 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS326 KAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 33,149 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 33,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 29,515 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on inner wings

Fail 21 Nov 2018 29,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on inner wings

Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,889 miles

offside rear leaf spring bush has slight movement

Fail 30 Nov 2017 27,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

offside rear leaf spring bush has slight movement

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,140 miles

nearside wing mirror glass missing

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 26,140 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass missing

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,491 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2015 24,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2013 21,971 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear inner sill has corrosion

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear inner sill has corrosion

offside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2013 21,971 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear inner sill has corrosion

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear inner sill has corrosion

offside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,765 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside rear vehicle inner sills have corrosion

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear door doesnt open from outside

offside rear light unit has damage

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,630 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear steats not fitted at time of test

nearside rear vehicle inner sill has corrosion

offside rear door doesnt open from outside

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear vehicle inner sill has corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2011 17,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear steats not fitted at time of test

nearside rear vehicle inner sill has corrosion

offside rear door doesnt open from outside

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear vehicle inner sill has corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 15,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,260 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 11,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,324 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 8,265 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 5,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 430 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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S326 KAM is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S326 KAM, 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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S326 KAM is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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