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S539 DUA

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,338 mi
Last recorded76,338 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 DUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,338 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

coolant leak

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

overall body condition heavily corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 76,338 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

coolant leak

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

overall body condition heavily corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2013 75,044 miles

brake inspection required

brake pedal worn

coil springs corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s and o/s front and rear leaf springs bushes cracking

n/s and o/s front flexi ferrules corroded

n/s and o/s outer body holed and heavily corroded but not affecting overall strength of vehicle

oil leak

oil light on

rear brake pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake inspection required

brake pedal worn

coil springs corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s and o/s front and rear leaf springs bushes cracking

n/s and o/s front flexi ferrules corroded

n/s and o/s outer body holed and heavily corroded but not affecting overall strength of vehicle

oil leak

oil light on

rear brake pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brakes require inspection

general vehicle condition very corroded

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 6 Nov 2012 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brakes require inspection

general vehicle condition very corroded

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,808 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

front flexi ferrels corroded n/s and o/s

front pads low

general vehicle condition is heavily corroded

rear flexi ferrels corroded

slight play in o/s front hub

Fail 22 Nov 2011 71,808 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

coolant leak

front flexi ferrels corroded n/s and o/s

front pads low

general vehicle condition is heavily corroded

rear flexi ferrels corroded

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,964 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,014 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 69,844 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,784 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 65,784 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

advise hand brake at 21% min standard 16%

Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,052 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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S539 DUA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S539 DUA, 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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S539 DUA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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