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S532 JVJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,358 mi
Last recorded81,358 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 JVJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,358 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

chassis corroded

fuel tank corroded

indicator switch

o/s door handle damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,427 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

driver door handle dammaged

front shocks weak

fuel tank corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 77,427 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front shocks weak

fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,263 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,263 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,301 miles

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

O/S door handle damaged

front suspension soft

fuel tank coroded

o/s centre chassis coroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S door handle damaged

front suspension soft

fuel tank coroded

o/s centre chassis coroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,776 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 66,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,085 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 63,085 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2007 54,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel tank corroded

oil arround o/s/r hub

Fail 25 Aug 2006 50,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel tank badly corroded

oil arround o/s/r back plate

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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S532 JVJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 S532 JVJ, 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 S532 JVJ registered?

S532 JVJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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