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S623 NFJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

67,554 mi
Last recorded67,554 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 NFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,554 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight reflectors poor conditioning

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,408 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 66,407 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery box poor condition

brake disc rusty been parked up last two years

chassis rusty

front wheel bearings noisey

Fail 8 Aug 2011 66,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fan belt poor condition

fornt brake discs poor condition rusty

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly niosey when spun

Fail 19 Jul 2010 65,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,498 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,038 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 62,028 miles

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

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2008 56,079 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r light lense tempary repair

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,079 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r light lense tempary repair

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,451 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 50,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 46,559 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 46,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knocking noise in rack when turning steering

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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S623 NFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S623 NFJ, 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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S623 NFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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