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S408 JLR

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,643 mi
Last recorded57,643 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 JLR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,643 miles

drivers seat loose but not insecure

front brake pads worn close to legal limits

metal fuel pipes corroding

o/s of windscreen has crack close to excess but NOT in drivers view of the road

o/s/f inner sill corroding

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,527 miles

both front head light reflectors corroding

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,573 miles

both front head light reflectors corroding

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,133 miles

both front head light reflectors corroding very close to excess

covers fitted

nsf tyre worn

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,538 miles

battery tray corroded

osr metal brake pipes corroding close to excess advise changing them all corroded are marked yellow

underside of car corroding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,941 miles

rear brake pipes corroding too and from brake compensator valve marked with yellow chalk

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,713 miles

all brake pipe from loading valve corroding

offside rear tyre getting low

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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S408 JLR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S408 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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What year was S408 JLR registered?

S408 JLR is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S408 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S408 JLR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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