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S407 JLR

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,653 mi
Last recorded83,653 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 JLR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 83,653 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody corrotion

Fail 1 Nov 2023 83,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody corrotion

Fail 31 Aug 2023 83,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2023 83,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long brake pedal travel

Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,884 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate outer edges have been trimmed beyond limits (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cassing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded and filler aplied (5.3.6 (a) (i))

mil light displayed

Fail 11 Mar 2022 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Body panel likely to become detached grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate outer edges have been trimmed beyond limits (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cassing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded and filler aplied (5.3.6 (a) (i))

mil light displayed

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,934 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 75,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,760 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,014 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,739 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,584 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,057 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 51,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres have slight age related cracks

Pass 9 May 2007 51,195 miles

rear tyres have slight age related cracks

Fail 9 May 2006 48,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 48,862 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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S407 JLR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S407 JLR, 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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S407 JLR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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