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S463 NUG

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,268 mi
Last recorded94,268 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 NUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,268 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 94,250 miles

Emissions not tested blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,953 miles

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,298 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 85,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,916 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 79,913 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 88,869 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 88,869 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 86,453 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 May 2012 86,442 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,971 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 81,971 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,995 miles

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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S463 NUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S463 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.

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S463 NUG is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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