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S489 KLP

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,107 mi
Last recorded52,107 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 KLP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 52,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,462 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,942 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 38,942 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,884 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 34,877 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 29,111 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2007 23,983 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,705 miles

front number plate cracked.

nearside front headlamp reflector fading.

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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S489 KLP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S489 KLP, 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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S489 KLP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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