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S521 JMJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

702 mi
Last recorded702 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 JMJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emisions not tested due to bike engine fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 702 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 702 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,788 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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S521 JMJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S521 JMJ, 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 S521 JMJ registered?

S521 JMJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S521 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 JMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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