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S612 HUB

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,591 mi
Last recorded48,591 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 HUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,591 miles

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

both front inner step areas corroded and holed ,but not 12" within steering or suspension components

both handbrake cables outer casing cracked allowing water ingress

engine light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,629 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play idle arm on chassis (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 44,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring not sat correct (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring not sat correct (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play idle arm on chassis (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,139 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body not standard modified

both h/light reflectors in poor condition

chassis reaired /corroded/undersealed

front floor sections corroded

idle speed intermitently high

Fail 9 Jun 2015 41,129 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body not standard modified

both h/light reflectors in poor condition

chassis reaired /corroded/undersealed

front floor sections corroded

idle speed intermitently high

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,421 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

all four wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

Fail 22 Jan 2013 40,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,616 miles

All 4 road wheels patruding beyond wheel arches

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,102 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 35,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,576 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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S612 HUB is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S612 HUB, 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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S612 HUB is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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