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S386 RRD

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,403 mi
Last recorded85,403 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 RRD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,403 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion in nearside front upper suspension mounting area, (seat in up position)

battery wire chafed under vehicle, requires attention

corrosion in offside front floor

slight corrosion in offside front & nearside rear chassis's

Fail 7 Oct 2011 85,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

advanced corrosion in nearside front upper suspension mounting area, (seat in up position)

battery wire chafed under vehicle, requires attention

corrosion in offside front floor

slight corrosion in offside front & nearside rear chassis's

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,717 miles

borderline exhaust leak/deterioration in front pipe/catalyst section

corrosion in offside front chassis

corrosion in offside front floor panel

evidence of movement in nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush

slight lateral movement at steering wheel/column

Fail 7 Oct 2010 81,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

borderline exhaust leak/deterioration in front pipe/catalyst section

corrosion in offside front chassis

corrosion in offside front floor panel

evidence of movement in nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush

slight lateral movement at steering wheel/column

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes near rear load sensing valve

corrosion in front floor pan

Fail 6 Oct 2009 77,746 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion in front floor pan

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,667 miles

advanced corrosion in brake pipes to/from rear load sensing valve

exhaust cat section holed & leaking, very poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion in brake pipes to/from rear load sensing valve

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2007 69,846 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion in brake pipes to/from rear load sensing valve

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,757 miles

advisory items as per test number (790045476286)

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Fail 2 Oct 2006 66,747 miles

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

corrosion in offside front floor and nearside front wheel arch top

front number plate in very poor condition

knock from steering system

offside rear tyre in poor condition (cut/split in tread)

unable to open both sliding doors using outer handles

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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S386 RRD is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S386 RRD, 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 S386 RRD registered?

S386 RRD is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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