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S37 RKM

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,673 mi
Last recorded37,673 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 RKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 37,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2021 37,512 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,204 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,293 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,675 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,656 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,614 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 28,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,875 miles

both front brake disc's slightly corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,523 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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S37 RKM is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S37 RKM, 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 S37 RKM registered?

S37 RKM is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S37 RKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S37 RKM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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