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S722 RHJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Black Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

21,097 mi
Last recorded21,097 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 RHJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,097 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 21,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 14,563 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 14,514 miles

Emissions not tested bad exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,416 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 13,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 10,081 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside rear light lens broken

nearside rear light unit taped in position

Fail 21 Oct 2013 12,081 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside rear light lens broken

nearside rear light unit taped in position

Fail 14 Jun 2013 12,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Petrol cap not a locking one

over heated while mot was being done

rear n/s chassis has slight rust

Fail 6 Jun 2013 12,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber bushes perishing

nearside front door mirror glass taped in position

nearside rear light lens broken

offside rear light lens is taped in position

Pass 9 May 2012 10,975 miles

both front wipers have split ends

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside rear light lens broken

Fail 1 May 2012 10,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front wipers have split ends

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside rear light lens broken

Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,079 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2011 10,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2010 8,925 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside door mirror does not have original glass fitted, but does provide a view to the rear and can be adjusted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 8,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside door mirror does not have original glass fitted, but does provide a view to the rear and can be adjusted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 7,671 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both door mirrors poor

Fail 12 Nov 2008 7,659 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 5,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 5,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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S722 RHJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Black with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 S722 RHJ, 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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S722 RHJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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