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S716 FWU

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 FWU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,342 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,076 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

PLAY STEERING COLUMN.FAULT N/S/R DOOR.R BUMP STOPS MISSING.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES ETC.O/S/F DISC CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,060 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs scored

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,040 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front brake discs scored

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake back plate coroded

Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,918 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,670 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 44,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,460 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 39,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,624 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 34,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S716 FWU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S716 FWU, 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 S716 FWU registered?

S716 FWU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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