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S392 DFG

1998 Daihatsu Hi-jet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS392 DFG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHi-jet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,776 miles

Foot brake pedal travel

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 76,707 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Foot brake pedal travel

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 74,477 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 10 Apr 2021 73,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seal corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,182 miles

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

corrosion to front chassis legs

corrosion to front inner sills

headlights deteriorated

slight play in steering column upper bush

Fail 10 Dec 2018 69,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

osf nsf end of inner sills corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

slight corrosion to front chassis legs

slight play in steering column upper bush

Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside loading door runner faulty

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 67,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (x2) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside front and offside front inner sills have corrosion not within a prescribed area

Nearside side loading door runner faulty

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hi-jet?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
1,099
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 10
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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S392 DFG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hi-jet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Hi-jet fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S392 DFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hi-jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hi-jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S392 DFG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hi-jet, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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