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S598 MEF

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 MEF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2012

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Had problems starting vehicle, possible starter fault.

Propshaft front UJ slightly worn.

Whilst testing washers and wipers, wipers moved when first swiched on then stopped before they had completed one wipe of screen.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,789 miles

All underbody pannels starting to corrode.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in all steering and suspension bushes.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 72,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

All underbody pannels starting to corrode.

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in all steering and suspension bushes.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 68,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,097 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear leafsprings slightly corroded

exhaust heat sheild badly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heat shield badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,665 miles

propshaft defective

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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S598 MEF is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S598 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.

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S598 MEF is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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