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S459 ENH

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,057 mi
Last recorded59,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 ENH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,066 miles

Front brake pads appear to be getting low

Offside front tyre tread low outer edge

Offside rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 46,810 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 46,806 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,942 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,504 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,504 miles

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

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

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

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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S459 ENH is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S459 ENH, 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

How do I check the history of S459 ENH?

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What year was S459 ENH registered?

S459 ENH is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S459 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 ENH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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