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S562 ORU

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,464 mi
Last recorded79,464 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 ORU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 79,462 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,272 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,503 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joiner block (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 16 Jun 2020 74,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joiner block (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 16 May 2019 72,735 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joiner valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner sill rusty

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front to back fuel pipe corroded

steering idler bush has slight play

Fail 2 May 2019 72,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joiner valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner sill rusty

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front to back fuel pipe corroded

steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 9 May 2018 71,044 miles

Body has slight corrosion Hole O/S/F not within 30cm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp pattern weak

Sub frame mounting rubbers perished

Various rubber suspension bushed perished.

Fail 8 May 2018 79,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.6mm, Badly cracked and perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked and perished (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion Hole O/S/F not within 30cm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp pattern weak

Rear fog lamp not working Loose wire (1.3.2b)

Sub frame mounting rubbers perished

Various rubber suspension bushed perished.

Pass 10 May 2017 67,856 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,831 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres badly perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 2 Oct 2010 72,648 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 72,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear light clusters cracked

front number plate cracked

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering idler

Fail 7 Oct 2009 68,783 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear light clusters cracked

front number plate cracked

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering idler

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,797 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 65,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

tailgate loose

Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 58,365 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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S562 ORU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S562 ORU, 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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S562 ORU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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