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S661 LWN

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,556 mi
Last recorded74,556 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 LWN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,988 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 68,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 68,982 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 62,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 50,743 miles

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

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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S661 LWN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S661 LWN, 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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What year was S661 LWN registered?

S661 LWN is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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