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S734 FWU

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,503 mi
Last recorded35,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 FWU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,503 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 35,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,731 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion under car

Fail 25 Jan 2012 32,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion under car

Pass 20 Nov 2010 32,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,705 miles

ADVISE O/S/F BRAKE BINDING 10%

FUEL FILLTER POOR CONDITION

Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,028 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,987 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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S734 FWU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S734 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 S734 FWU registered?

S734 FWU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S734 FWU safe to buy?

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