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S550 SWA

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,514 mi
Last recorded67,514 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 SWA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 67,514 miles

right front wheel bearing cap missing

Pass 14 May 2008 57,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,813 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 55,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,857 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 50,857 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S550 SWA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S550 SWA, 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 S550 SWA registered?

S550 SWA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S550 SWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 SWA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S550 SWA have outstanding finance?

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