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S756 CHT

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,893 mi
Last recorded125,893 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 CHT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2013 125,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,720 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 120,697 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter badly corroded

radiator leaking

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 119,939 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 117,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 107,295 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 106,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 92,416 miles

Corrosion on front too rear brake pipes starting too show.

Corrosion starting too show on floors.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 92,416 miles

Corrosion on front too rear brake pipes starting too show.

Corrosion starting too show on floors.

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 79,776 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 79,776 miles

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

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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S756 CHT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S756 CHT, 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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S756 CHT is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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