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S473 LEP

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,953 mi
Last recorded25,953 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 LEP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 25,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 25,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 24,831 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 24,016 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 24,016 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 23,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,117 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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S473 LEP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S473 LEP, 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 S473 LEP registered?

S473 LEP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S473 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S473 LEP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S473 LEP have outstanding finance?

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