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S609 KGN

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,037 mi
Last recorded33,037 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 KGN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,037 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 33,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central to rear fuel / brake lines corroding

General corrosion under body

Parking brake cables corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 32,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on under body

Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,387 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front to rear brake pipe corroding

General condition of vehicle underbody corrosive (inner sills etc)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

Nearside front tyre on limit

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 23,111 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 19,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,392 miles

very slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,537 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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S609 KGN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S609 KGN, 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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S609 KGN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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