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S754 FWU

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,390 mi
Last recorded68,390 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 FWU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 68,390 miles

Headlamp reflectors tarnished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Underneath generally rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2025 67,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

headlamp reflectors tarnished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2024 67,363 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

headlamp reflectors tarnished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

rear bumper damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2023 69,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,310 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 67,302 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,403 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 58,319 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 58,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 58,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,404 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,937 miles

exhaust rusting at rear

Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,657 miles

exhaust 90% rotten

o/s/f chassis rusting

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,143 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,996 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,677 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,646 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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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S754 FWU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 S754 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S754 FWU?

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What year was S754 FWU registered?

S754 FWU is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S754 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S754 FWU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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