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S453 NUG

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,218 mi
Last recorded23,218 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 NUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 23,218 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 23,215 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 23,003 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 23,003 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,791 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 22,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside hub to offside hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 22,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,990 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,933 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,139 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,005 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 9,976 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise wiper blades in poor condition!

Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,013 miles

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

advise front indicators faded!

Fail 23 Sep 2008 7,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

advise front indicators faded!

Pass 12 Sep 2007 3,854 miles

advise n/s/f tyre AT LIMIT /7 NAILED!

advise wiper blades slightly torn!

Fail 12 Sep 2007 3,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise n/s/f tyre AT LIMIT /7 NAILED!

advise wiper blades slightly torn!

Pass 26 Sep 2006 762 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 761 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 NUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S453 NUG registered?

S453 NUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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