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S387 KFX

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,829 mi
Last recorded33,829 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 KFX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 33,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 33,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 33,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,939 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 31,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,914 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside rear indicator lamp repaired with tape

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 30,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside rear indicator lamp repaired with tape

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,920 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 28,912 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front indicator lamp lens broken and covered with clear plastic bag

Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,784 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 16,919 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 16,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Cut on nearside rear tyre tread

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,730 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 14,721 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 12,271 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 12,254 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake back plate has signs of dampness, but NO leaks from brake conponents !!

signs of perishing on both rear shock absorber bottom bushes

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 KFX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

S387 KFX is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S387 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S387 KFX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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