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S501 YWP

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,831 mi
Last recorded35,831 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 YWP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 35,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch/ underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front wheel arch/ underbody corrosion

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

Pass 28 May 2019 33,961 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 33,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,038 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,810 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,377 miles

OSF Tyre Has Flat Spot

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 24,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,324 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 20,272 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 18,644 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heat shield adrift

fuel pipes corroded

reversing lights not working

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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S501 YWP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S501 YWP, 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 S501 YWP?

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What year was S501 YWP registered?

S501 YWP is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S501 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 YWP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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