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S679 ADL

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,996 mi
Last recorded51,996 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 ADL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

advise check steering track and tyre pressures

advise, advance footbrake pedal travel

offside and nearside headlamp reflectors slightly tarnished

radiuator deteriorated

steering bushes slightly noisy, squeeking in operation

steering wheel out of alightment with road wheels

Fail 7 Jan 2009 51,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

advise check steering track and tyre pressures

footbrake, advance travel

offside and nearside headlamp reflectors slightly tarnished

radiator leaking

slight play in steering rack

steering bushes noisy in operation

steering wheel out of alighnment

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,424 miles

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

advise check steering track

coolant hose weeping fluid slightly

offside handbnrake performance lower than nearside

offside rear footbrake performance lower than nearside

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Jan 2008 48,424 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise check steering track

coolant hose weeping fluid slightly

offside rear footbrake performance lower than nearside

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,274 miles

ignition barrel stiff to turn key

nearside washer has no jet fitted but water hits screen

Fail 30 Jan 2007 45,274 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

ignition barrel stiff to turn key

Pass 22 Aug 2005 40,022 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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S679 ADL is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S679 ADL, 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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S679 ADL is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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