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S726 UKJ

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,347 mi
Last recorded36,347 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 UKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

underside covered with mud

wipers poor

Pass 26 May 2015 35,040 miles

all back plates rusty.

brake pipe on rear compensator rusty.

coil springs & leaf springs rusty.

inner sills both sides rusting.

o/s/front seat belt stalk covers missing.

under side rusty due to being stood long time.

Fail 11 May 2015 35,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

allback plates & components rusty.

front coil springs & rear leaf rusty.

inner sills both sides rusting.

o/s/front seat belt stalk covers missing.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,045 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,668 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 24,668 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,890 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 14,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 21 Aug 2007 14,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 6,740 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 6,740 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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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S726 UKJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S726 UKJ, 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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S726 UKJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 October 1998.

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