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S527 GDV

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,088 mi
Last recorded47,088 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 GDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 47,088 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 46,781 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 46,548 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 46,412 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 46,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,373 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 45,373 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,982 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 44,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,684 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 44,684 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,516 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 44,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,079 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,748 miles

slight wear in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,845 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 42,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,453 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,993 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,393 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 40,770 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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S527 GDV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S527 GDV, 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 S527 GDV?

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What year was S527 GDV registered?

S527 GDV is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S527 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 GDV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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