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S552 MEF

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,300 mi
Last recorded27,300 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 MEF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,224 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,076 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking

fuel filter corroded

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 31 Aug 2005 26,738 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyre sidewalls cracking

fuel filter corroded

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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S552 MEF is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S552 MEF, 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 S552 MEF?

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What year was S552 MEF registered?

S552 MEF is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S552 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 MEF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S552 MEF have outstanding finance?

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