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S378 JPR

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,618 mi
Last recorded96,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 JPR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 96,618 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear battery box corroded

fuel tank corroded but no signs of leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,223 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear battery carrier corroded battery still secure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 96,223 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear battery carrier corroded battery still secure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 94,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

petrol tank corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 88,644 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 83,775 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,734 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 77,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,277 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,519 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both body sills damaged

drivers door hinges poor

rear exhaust broken

various brake pipes coroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 59,101 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 59,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,417 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 52,417 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,224 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,224 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,383 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,949 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,802 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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S378 JPR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 S378 JPR, 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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S378 JPR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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