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S387 JDY

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,313 mi
Last recorded92,313 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 JDY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,313 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded.

Play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 5 May 2011 86,699 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated and temporarily repaired.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear of vehicle.

Nearside tail lamp slightly dim.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,093 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 82,093 miles

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

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,161 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 79,160 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 76,625 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 70,808 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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S387 JDY is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S387 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 S387 JDY registered?

S387 JDY is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is S387 JDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S387 JDY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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