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S373 JDY

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,579 mi
Last recorded48,579 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 JDY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 48,579 miles

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

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

under side corrsion

Pass 29 Jul 2025 47,763 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,220 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,630 miles

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 42,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,995 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

general corrosion underneath

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,794 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 32,029 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

os sliding door handle faulty but working

Fail 18 Sep 2019 32,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick facing the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

os sliding door handle faulty but working

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,539 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing but still operates (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough both strut top mounts slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 28,539 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing but still operates (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough both strut top mounts slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,997 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 22,997 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,318 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing ok

Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,302 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 20,302 miles

Horn not working horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing front lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,999 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 19,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,341 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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S373 JDY is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S373 JDY, 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 S373 JDY registered?

S373 JDY is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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