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S453 DGJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,757 mi
Last recorded78,757 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 DGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,757 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,379 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 68,379 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 59,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 51,790 miles

front bumper slitly damage

Fail 4 Mar 2008 51,770 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,732 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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S453 DGJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S453 DGJ, 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 S453 DGJ registered?

S453 DGJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S453 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S453 DGJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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