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S476 RRJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,762 mi
Last recorded84,762 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 RRJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 84,762 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre inner edge void of tread but has a raised tread pattern

Rear metal brake pipes poorly routed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 75,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,826 miles

front indicator bulbs discoloured

offside front chassis corroded

play in steering joints

rear number plate delamenated

Pass 28 Oct 2006 53,112 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 53,112 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

movement in steering colum

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear door unable to open from outside

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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S476 RRJ 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 62.5%.

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 S476 RRJ, 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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S476 RRJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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