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S529 JMJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Orange Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,882 mi
Last recorded59,882 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 JMJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,882 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 59,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 59,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

different indicator lense fitted to offside front

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,860 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2008 57,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,750 miles

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

exhaust silencer has been repaired

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 48,073 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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S529 JMJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Orange with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S529 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.

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What year was S529 JMJ registered?

S529 JMJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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