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S453 VKK

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,460 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

offside front head lamp starting to corrod inside

Fail 17 Oct 2007 72,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear and n/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,953 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 69,953 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 VKK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

S453 VKK is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S453 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S453 VKK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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