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S643 VKE

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,762 mi
Last recorded53,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 VKE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 53,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 53,762 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 52,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearing limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near to/almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 52,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearing limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near to/almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 52,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit,almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 52,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit,almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 51,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 51,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface lens cloudy,polished up. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 49,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn border line pass (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2022 49,952 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn border line pass (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 47,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 45,881 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 45,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,484 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,744 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 39,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,969 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,849 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,605 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,609 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 27,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 24,579 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 24,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S643 VKE is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S643 VKE, 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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S643 VKE is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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